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20 Jul 2026 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has concluded its procurement process for a Material Damage and Business Interruption Policy, focusing on insurance services. The procurement falls under the services category and is facilitated by Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers Limited. The contract has been awarded to Aviva Insurance Limited. The process reached the award and contract stage on 20th July 2026 with the contract becoming active on 1st August 2026 and lasting until 31st July 2027. It covers multiple locations within the United Kingdom, primarily in the UKD and UKM regions, with a total contract value of £176,962.42.

Businesses within the insurance sector, particularly those experienced in providing services to the education sector or handling complex coverage requirements, would benefit from such opportunities. The successful bidder, Aviva Insurance Limited, indicates a preference for established entities with robust service delivery capabilities. This procurement was conducted under the "Below threshold - unknown" method, providing opportunities for organisations of varying sizes to compete for similar tenders, particularly those familiar with public sector requirements and capable of offering comprehensive solutions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Material Damage and Business Interruption Policy

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria require cover for Material Damage and B.I for multiple locations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce88
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068106-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£158,002 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Additional Buyers

ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVIVA INSURANCE

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