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East Suffolk Council TCI FW March 2026

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council has engaged in a procurement process to appoint Ecclesiastical Insurance Office PLC for their Simple Tenants' Contents Insurance Scheme covering 2026 to 2030. This contract falls under the Northern Housing Consortium's framework, indicating a selective procurement approach below the threshold. The contracting authority, East Suffolk Council, is located in Woodbridge, United Kingdom, with the industry category focused on insurance services. This award process, noted as complete, officially commenced with the signing on 24th February 2026, and the contract is set to be active from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This procurement presents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for large-scale companies specialising in insurance services. Ecclesiastical Insurance Office PLC, the awarded supplier, reflects the type of established entities suitable for such tenders. Organisations looking to engage in similar frameworks can leverage this experience to showcase competence in sub-central government projects. The involvement of the Northern Housing Consortium framework also highlights potential collaborative opportunities for other firms in the housing and insurance sectors, encouraging strategic alignment with public authorities. Such arrangements can assist businesses in expanding their portfolio and enhancing their market presence.

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Notice Title

East Suffolk Council TCI FW March 2026

Notice Description

This contract details notice is to notify the market that East Suffolk 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-066561
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021064-2026
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
£21,407 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£21,407 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECCLESIASTICAL INSURANCE OFFICE PUBLIC

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