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City of York Council, Simple Tenant's Contents Insurance 26 - 30, May 2026

CITY OF YORK COUNCIL

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20 May 2026 at 13:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

20 May 2026 at 12:45

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process by the City of York Council for the Simple Tenant's Contents Insurance, covering the period from 2026 to 2030, has reached the award stage. The contract has been awarded to Ecclesiastical Insurance Office PLC, who will provide insurance services under the Northern Housing Consortium's Simple Tenants' Contents Insurance Scheme Framework. This selective procurement process, classified under services, supports sub-central government functions and is valued at £29,546.44, with the contract commencing on 1st July 2026 and potentially extending until June 2030. The City of York Council, located at West Offices, Station Rise, York, coordinates procurement through procurement@york.gov.uk, and the insurance services cover the United Kingdom.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for firms specialising in insurance services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale, public sector contracts. Businesses that can operate within framework agreements and provide competitive, tailored content insurance solutions to councils are well-positioned to leverage similar opportunities in the future. Ecclesiastical Insurance Office PLC’s involvement highlights the potential for large organisations that are adept at navigating selective procurement methods and fulfilling public authority requirements in the insurance industry. This contract aligns with the strategic interests of insurance providers looking to strengthen their presence in the government sector and secure long-term agreements with renewal possibilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

City of York Council, Simple Tenant's Contents Insurance 26 - 30, May 2026

Notice Description

This contract details notice is to notify the market that City of York 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d6e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046484-2026
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
£29,546 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£29,546 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20261 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF YORK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECCLESIASTICAL INSURANCE OFFICE PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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