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South Lakes Housing, Tenants Contents Insurance 2026 - 2030, 2026

SOUTH LAKES HOUSING

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Summary of the contracting process

South Lakes Housing has completed the procurement process for the Tenants Contents Insurance contract, appointing the Ecclesiastical Insurance Office PLC as the supplier under a selective procurement method. The contract spans from 2026 to 2030, facilitated through the Northern Housing Consortium's Simple Tenants' Contents Insurance Scheme Framework. Located in Kendal, the procurement involves insurance services within the UK region, adhering to legal standards outlined in UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement stage has reached completion, with key dates including contract signing on 4th April 2026 and the commencement of service on 1st June 2026. The contract offers options for renewal in three individual annual periods, with a gross value of £6,855.34.

This procurement contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in insurance services, particularly those suited to providing contents insurance to tenants under framework agreements. Even though the competitive element was not the primary focus, businesses capable of delivering quality insurance services in adherence to framework structures might consider similar opportunities for growth. Large scale enterprises, like the appointed supplier, Ecclesiastical Insurance Office PLC, and those looking to engage with public authorities or the housing sector, can significantly benefit from participating in such tenders managed by sub-central government entities like South Lakes Housing.

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Notice Title

South Lakes Housing, Tenants Contents Insurance 2026 - 2030, 2026

Notice Description

This contract details notice is to notify the market that South Lakes Housing 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-068480
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034898-2026
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
£6,855 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£6,855 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 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
SOUTH LAKES HOUSING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4BD
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECCLESIASTICAL INSURANCE OFFICE PUBLIC

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