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South Tyneside Borough Council, Tenants Contents Insurance 2026 - 2030, May 2026

SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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04 Mar 2026 at 13:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

26 Feb 2026 at 15:09

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Tyneside Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for its Tenants' Contents Insurance Scheme for the period 2026 to 2030, awarding the contract under the Northern Housing Consortium’s framework to Ecclesiastical Insurance Office PLC. Operating within South Shields, this contract at the award stage will see insurance services provided for tenants. The procurement method was selective and completed below the threshold for framework awards, indicating a non-competitive approach. The contract, valued at £86,552.60 GBP, was signed on 24 February 2026 and is set to commence on 1 May 2026, with provisions for renewal extending until 2030, offering three one-year renewal periods.

This procurement creates opportunities for businesses involved in insurance services to gain visibility and experience within local government contracts, specifically for those in sectors aligned with social housing and tenancy protection. Companies with expertise in public sector solutions and a focus on service provision can leverage this opportunity to establish long-term relations with governmental bodies. Large-scale enterprises, particularly those accustomed to working under frameworks and providing niche services like contents insurance, will find themselves well-suited to explore future prospects similar to this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

South Tyneside Borough Council, Tenants Contents Insurance 2026 - 2030, May 2026

Notice Description

This contract details notice is to notify the market that South Tyneside 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-065d47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019451-2026
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
£86,552 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£86,552 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 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
SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
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
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECCLESIASTICAL INSURANCE OFFICE PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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