Award

Schools Insurance 2026/27

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Apr 2026 at 09:08

Award

07 Apr 2026 at 09:30

Award

07 Apr 2026 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the Schools Insurance 2026/27 contract, focusing on providing insurance services to maintained schools in Sheffield. The contract, valued at £498,500, was awarded directly to Zurich Insurance Company Ltd, as they are the unique provider offering the required per pupil insurance model. The procurement follows the legal framework stipulated by the Procurement Act 2023, allowing this direct award due to single supplier technical reasons. The contract covers the period from 22nd April 2026 to 21st April 2027. This award was finalised on 20th April 2026, which is consistent with the regulations, and Sheffield City Council will oversee its implementation from The Town Hall, Sheffield, United Kingdom.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for large insurance companies looking to partner with public authorities in the education sector. As Zurich is uniquely positioned to offer the per pupil model, it highlights the importance for other industry players to develop competitive solutions that meet similar criteria. Through such procurement processes, businesses can enhance their services, innovate their product offerings, and access new markets within public educational institutions. Companies should consider exploring how their offerings can align with public sector needs, thereby opening avenues for sustainable growth by catering to tailored requirements in government contracts.

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Notice Title

Schools Insurance 2026/27

Notice Description

Insurance cover for all maintained schools via an insurance package based on a per pupil premium calculation

Procurement Information

A direct award to Zurich is permissible under Part 3, Chapter 3 in conjunction with Schedule 5 paragraph 6 of the Procurement Act 2023 regulations as they are the only insurance provider who offers the per pupil model the Council requires.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ca0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035471-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£498,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£498,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2026 - 21 Apr 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
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZURICH INSURANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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