Tender

Museum and Civic Regalia Insurance

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council, a sub-central government public authority, is currently managing a tender process for "Museum and Civic Regalia Insurance" services. The procurement aims to secure a top-tier insurance solution to protect a diverse collection of museum exhibits held by the council and the Sheffield Museums Trust. The procedure is part of an open procurement method, with tender submissions due by 27 February 2026. Located in Sheffield, UK, the process falls under the services category and specifically targets the insurance services sector with a budget capped at £282,000 gross. Interested parties are encouraged to make enquiries before the deadline of 12 February 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in insurance services, particularly those with experience in handling high-value or culturally significant collections. Companies that can demonstrate strong economic standing, legal capacity, and the ability to provide substantial insurance coverage will find this contract particularly rewarding. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises will be well-suited to compete due to the tender's eligibility criteria and structure, fostering potential business growth through association with well-regarded public entities like Sheffield City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Museum and Civic Regalia Insurance

Notice Description

Sheffield City Council in partnership with Sheffield Museums Trust is the owner / custodian of a diverse collection of Museum Exhibits, ranging from fine art to heavy machinery closely related to the City's industrial heritage. Ensuring the future of the collections for coming generations requires the financial protection of a first-class insurance solution fit for a collection of Museum Exhibits of the quality within the collection and which also supports the aims of the Museum Trusts in bringing visiting collections to the City.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06146e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009051-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£235,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£235,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-02-05

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tim Dent
Contact Email
tim.dent@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01142053646

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

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