Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea TCI 2026

ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jun 2026 at 08:19

Award

16 Jun 2026 at 07:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has completed a procurement process to appoint Ecclesiastical Insurance Office PLC as the supplier for their Simple Tenants' Contents Insurance Scheme covering the years 2026 through 2030. This contract falls under the industry category of insurance services, with delivery expected throughout the United Kingdom. The contracting authority utilised a selective procurement method, awarding the contract under the Northern Housing Consortium's Simple Tenants' Contents Insurance Scheme Framework. The tender reached the award stage on 16th June 2026, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st August 2026 and potentially extending until 31st July 2030, including options for renewal in stipulated annual periods. The initial contract period is valued at GBP 13,537.72.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the insurance sector looking to collaborate with public authorities on service provision. Given the project’s broad scope and potential extensions, companies offering robust risk management and insurance solutions could see substantial growth and visibility in partnering with a reputable entity like the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The selective, below-threshold award underlines the importance of aligning with pre-existing frameworks and demonstrates the Borough’s commitment to engaging with established providers. Businesses with a proven track record in delivering similar public sector services, especially those experienced in collaborative frameworks, stand well-placed to leverage this opportunity for further growth and partnership.

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Notice Title

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea TCI 2026

Notice Description

This contract details notice is to notify the market that Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea 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-06b569
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056432-2026
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
£13,537 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£13,537 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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
ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W8 7NX
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Campden
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECCLESIASTICAL INSURANCE OFFICE PUBLIC

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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