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05 Aug 2026 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The University of Cumbria for a "Combined Higher Education Policy" has reached the award stage. This service-oriented contract, focused on liability insurance, was awarded to Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. on 17th July 2026 and is active from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2027. The procurement, under the legal framework of the 2023/54 UK legislation, was conducted below the threshold. The process was completed on 5th August 2026 with a contract value of £46,919.07 (gross £52,549.35). The procurement activity covers multiple regions within the United Kingdom, enhancing liability coverage for public, employer, and third-party hirers in higher education institutions.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses offering liability insurance services, particularly those capable of meeting the specific demands of higher education institutions. Organisations specialising in insurance and risk management, able to provide comprehensive and tailored coverage solutions, could benefit significantly from engaging in similar public procurement opportunities. With The University of Cumbria as a sub-central government authority in the UK, this contract serves as a blueprint for similar institutions seeking to streamline their liability coverage, thus underscoring the scope for insurers to strengthen their foothold within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Combined Higher Education Policy

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria require a combined Higher Education Liability policy to cover our campuses for Public Liability, Employers Liability and Third Party Hirers cover.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc21
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074081-2026
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

66516000 - Liability insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,919 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZURICH INSURANCE

Further Information

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