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Darlington BC 2026 TCI

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Feb 2026 at 14:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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17 Feb 2026 at 11:36

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for their Simple Tenants' Contents Insurance Scheme for the period from 2026 to 2030. The procurement was conducted under the framework provided by the Northern Housing Consortium, with Ecclesiastical Insurance Office PLC being appointed as the supplier. This selective procurement involved awarding services below the threshold, focusing on insurance services across the United Kingdom. Key dates include the contract period starting on 1st April 2026, with potential renewals extending the agreement until 31st March 2030, subject to optional extensions.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for insurance firms looking to expand in the public sector, particularly within local government initiatives supporting housing schemes. Large-scale enterprises with expertise in delivering comprehensive insurance solutions will find this contract suitable. By partnering with entities like Darlington Borough Council, businesses can enhance their portfolio and access collaborative frameworks that facilitate further service delivery across sub-central government projects in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Darlington BC 2026 TCI

Notice Description

This contract details notice is to notify the market that Darlington BC has appointed Ecclesiastical Insurance Office PLC for their Simple Tenants' Contents Insurance Scheme (2026-2030). This appointment has been made under the Northern Housing Consortium's Simple Tenants' Contents Insurance Scheme Framework. OCID (Open Contracting ID) Ref: ocds-h6vhtk-055721.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014357-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,590 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£80,590 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECCLESIASTICAL INSURANCE OFFICE PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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