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Sandwell Borough Council, Simple Tenants Contents Insurance 2026 - 2030, April 2026

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

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02 Mar 2026 at 16:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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26 Feb 2026 at 11:41

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Simple Tenants' Contents Insurance from April 2026 to March 2030 to Ecclesiastical Insurance Office PLC. The contract, falling under the central government public authority classification and industry category of insurance services, stems from the Northern Housing Consortium's framework and utilises a selective procurement method. Located in Oldbury, West Midlands, the council has concluded the procurement process, finalising the award with an active status as of 17th February 2026. The contract includes an option for renewal to extend up to March 2032, with a total value of £946,335.84.

This tender opens avenues for businesses specialising in insurance services, particularly those that can align with government frameworks such as the Northern Housing Consortium's Simple Tenants' Contents Insurance Scheme. Large-scale, well-established insurance providers, like Ecclesiastical Insurance Office PLC, are suited to compete for similar procurement opportunities, ensuring compliance with framework conditions and demonstrating an ability to handle substantial contracts valued above the threshold. The procurement allows companies to solidify governmental partnerships and enhances their presence within the United Kingdom's insurance sector. Businesses looking to expand in the insurance industry would benefit from examining similar frameworks and preparing comprehensive packages that meet selective procurement criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sandwell Borough Council, Simple Tenants Contents Insurance 2026 - 2030, April 2026

Notice Description

This contract details notice is to notify the market that Sandwell MBC 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-065cdb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018609-2026
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
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
£946,335 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£946,335 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECCLESIASTICAL INSURANCE OFFICE PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

Further Information

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