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EC1089 Student Block Contents Insurance

University Of Edinburgh

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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01 Oct 2026 at 13:34

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Tender

20 Apr 2026 at 11:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh procured student block contents insurance for residents in University-managed accommodation. The policy is intended to cover residents’ personal possessions and related risks. This is an insurance services requirement, delivered for University accommodation in Edinburgh. The University appointed a supplier to provide the cover, making this a relevant reference point for insurers and brokers with experience arranging contents policies for student or residential accommodation, rather than suppliers of general university services or accommodation management.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Howden Insurance Brokers. The University used an open procedure. Quality counted for 70% of the evaluation and price for 30%. The contract was signed on 2 September 2026, with a stated value of £386,190. The contract dates run from 9 September 2026 to 8 September 2029, with four optional 12-month extensions that could extend the term to 8 September 2033. The tender estimated a value of up to £386,190 over the full seven-year period. The single lot covered the student contents policy. Bidders were required to be authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, demonstrate relevant service experience, and meet financial standing and insurance requirements.

The award demonstrates demand from the University of Edinburgh for a specialist insurance arrangement covering personal possessions and related risks for residents in its managed student accommodation. A credible competitor would need FCA authorisation and regulation, relevant experience delivering comparable insurance services, and the financial standing to fulfil the contract. The stated selection requirements included at least £44,000 general annual turnover for the previous three years, employer’s liability cover of £5 million per event, public liability cover of £2 million per event and professional indemnity cover of £1 million per event. Suppliers would also need to provide assurance of financial strength if requested and explain any intended subcontracting. The evaluation placed greater weight on quality than price, so evidence of service quality and relevant delivery capability would matter.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EC1089 Student Block Contents Insurance

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh (UoE) appointed a Supplier to provide Student Block Contents Insurance for up to 7 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University appointed a Supplier to provide a Student Block Contents Insurance Policy, providing personal possessions and related cover for residents occupying University-managed accommodation.

Options: The contract dates are 9 September 2026 to 8 September 2029. The University has the option to extend this contract by four periods of 12 months each, potentially taking the contract through to 8 September 2033, as detailed in the ITT. The anticipated contract value is up to 386,190 GBP (over the 7-year period). This value is an estimate based on the tendered rate and anticipated number of students, as well as a contingency for a variation in student numbers and rate (after the initial contract period), and an allowance for Non-Essential Cover (Optional Extensions), as detailed in the ITT.

Renewal: The anticipated contract period for this tender is September 2026 to August 2029. As detailed in the ITT, the University has the option to extend this contract by four periods of 12 months each, potentially taking the contract through to August 2033.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06861b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092849-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£196,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£386,190 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Spring 2033

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Of Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOWDEN INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED

Further Information

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