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

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Mar 2026 at 15:37

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26 Feb 2026 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Borough Council has concluded a tender process by awarding a contract to Ecclesiastical Insurance Office PLC for their Simple Tenants' Contents Insurance Scheme from 2026 to 2030. The procurement was conducted under the Northern Housing Consortium's framework, utilising a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at GBP 417,958, was signed on 28th January 2026 and is set to commence on 1st April 2026, with a potential extension of three additional one-year periods, concluding no later than 31st March 2030. The service will be delivered across the United Kingdom under the insurance services category, with the procurement stage now marked as complete.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for any large insurance company with expertise in tenant contents insurance services, particularly those looking to work within established frameworks in the UK public sector. Businesses that thrive in competitive environments with pre-determined frameworks and can provide consistent service quality over extended periods would find this contract beneficial for growth. Moreover, the contract supports potential renewals, allowing for long-term engagement and business expansion.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

This contract details notice is to notify the market that Gateshead Borough Council 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-065ceb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018584-2026
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
£417,958 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£417,958 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20261 months 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
GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECCLESIASTICAL INSURANCE OFFICE PUBLIC

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