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Halton Housing, TCI April 2026

HALTON HOUSING

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18 Feb 2026 at 15:17

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18 Feb 2026 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

Halton Housing, a public authority under sub-central government classification located in Widnes, United Kingdom, has concluded the procurement process for its Simple Tenants' Contents Insurance Scheme covering the years 2026-2030. The scheme has been awarded to Ecclesiastical Insurance Office PLC, headquartered in Gloucester. The procurement took place under the Northern Housing Consortium's Framework, using a selective method deemed below threshold. The procurement stage is complete with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2026 and potentially extending to March 2030. The value of the contract is £85,630.28, indicating a strategic investment in insurance services within the UK region, specifically through CPV classification 66510000.

This tender provides Ecclesiastical Insurance Office PLC with a substantial opportunity for scaling their insurance services operations in collaboration with Halton Housing, fostering business growth within a focused segment of tenant insurance provisions. It offers an excellent platform for businesses specialising in insurance services and those with capabilities under framework agreements to establish a foothold in the public sector, supporting Halton Housing's strategic initiatives over a four-year renewable period. The procurement underscores the viability for larger enterprises and those involved in VCSE activities to expand their market presence through contracts awarded below the competitive threshold.

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Notice Title

Halton Housing, TCI April 2026

Notice Description

This contract details notice is to notify the market that Halton Housing 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065717
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014876-2026
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
£85,630 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£85,630 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HALTON HOUSING
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sue.smith@haltonhousing.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 0TD
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Halton View
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECCLESIASTICAL INSURANCE OFFICE PUBLIC

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