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The Community Housing Group TCI 2026

THE COMMUNITY HOUSING GROUP LTD

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15 Apr 2026 at 10:25

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15 Apr 2026 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Community Housing Group Ltd, a public authority operating in the sub-central government sector, has awarded a contract for insurance services to the Ecclesiastical Insurance Office PLC. This contract pertains to the Simple Tenants' Contents Insurance Scheme running from 2026 to 2030, as facilitated under the Northern Housing Consortium's framework agreement. Situated in Kidderminster, the Community Housing Group is the buyer, whereas the supplier operates out of Gloucester. The procurement process was completed as a selective method below the threshold under a framework, highlighting a non-competitive award. The award process was finalised on 9 April 2026, with the contract poised to commence on 1 July 2026 and extend potentially till 30 June 2030, inclusive of renewal options for three one-year individual periods.

This tender offers significant potential for established businesses in insurance services, particularly those adept within framework agreements and selective procurement methods. The partnership with a large-scale supplier, namely Ecclesiastical Insurance Office PLC, underscores a stable opportunity for sustained business growth through predictable revenue streams over the multi-year contract. Companies with robust service offerings in tenant insurance schemes, specifically within the United Kingdom's housing market, may find lucrative prospects in similar contracts and strategic partnerships with public authorities like The Community Housing Group Ltd.

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Notice Title

The Community Housing Group TCI 2026

Notice Description

This contract details notice is to notify the market that The Community Housing Group 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-0682b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034096-2026
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
£10,697 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£10,697 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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
THE COMMUNITY HOUSING GROUP LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIDDERMINSTER
Postcode
DY11 7PT
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wyre Forest
Electoral Ward
Foley Park & Hoobrook
Westminster Constituency
Wyre Forest

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECCLESIASTICAL INSURANCE OFFICE PUBLIC

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