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Contract insurance cover for Rivergreen extension

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 May 2026 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for an insurance contract titled "Contract insurance cover for Rivergreen extension" within the industry category of financial and insurance services. The process concluded with the award announced on 21st May 2026. This contract aims to provide work insurance coverage to safeguard against financial losses due to errors and omissions. The procurement was conducted using a direct method below the threshold, without competition, and the resultant contract covers the period from 14th April 2026 to 12th February 2027. Located in Durham, this sub-central government authority structured the procurement as a service contract, with Allianz Insurance plc, a large-scale supplier, as the awarded contractor.

This tender offers valuable business growth opportunities, particularly for firms in the insurance and financial services sector that specialise in providing comprehensive coverage for public services projects. Although awarded without competition, businesses with innovative solutions for mitigating financial risks in similar public sector projects may find potential in developing relationships with contracting authorities like Durham County Council for future opportunities. Companies with a strong understanding of public sector needs and adherence to UK legislative requirements are well-suited to compete for similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Contract insurance cover for Rivergreen extension

Notice Description

Contracts work insurance for Rivergreen extension to protect council from financial losses due to errors and omissions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069fcc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047324-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 12 Feb 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLIANZ INSURANCE

Further Information

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