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Property Insurance

The City of Edinburgh Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jan 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

22 Sep 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Planning

27 Jan 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has initiated a tender process for a contract concerning Operational Property Insurance, including Housing Property Insurance on behalf of Edinburgh Living. The procurement, under the open procedure, is active and centres on the provision of insurance services categorised under industry codes 66000000, 66510000, 66515200, and 66515000, with a total value of £4,400,000. The closing date for submissions is 27th October 2025 by noon, with the award period starting immediately thereafter. This initiative primarily addresses the council's insurance needs for properties located in Edinburgh, specifically targeting key council buildings. Interested parties are required to submit their bids electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in insurance services, particularly those with experience in property insurance and public sector contracts. The contract covers comprehensive insurance needs for a period of ten months and two years, with potential extensions for another two years. Small to medium-sized enterprises with a robust track record in insurance provision, accredited with a financial rating of "A" or higher, and authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority, would find this tender particularly lucrative. The requirement for a strong economic and financial standing alongside a commitment to environmental and social responsibility, including the payment of the Real Living Wage, positions this opportunity as ideal for businesses intent on sustainable and ethical growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Property Insurance

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council's (the Council's) Insurance Team is seeking to establish a new contract for Operational Property Insurance. The Council's Insurance Team is also responsible for implementing Housing Property Insurance on behalf of Edinburgh Living and this requirement will be included within this contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council is seeking to establish a new contract for Operational Property Insurance. This includes key Council buildings including the Council's Headquarters at Waverley Court, the City Chambers, Usher Hall and Central Library. The Council's Insurance Team is also responsible for implementing Housing Property Insurance on behalf of Edinburgh Living and this requirement will cover mid-market rental properties.. Please see tender documentation.

Renewal: The contract will commence on 1 December 2025 for an initial period of 10 months and two years, with the option to extend for up to a further two years at the sole discretion of the Council. This is to allow all Council insurance policies to align. Edinburgh Living's insurance policy expires on 20 January 2026, therefore, this cover will commence on 20 January 2026 for an initial nine months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000788573
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547318
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

66510000 - Insurance services

66515000 - Damage or loss insurance services

66515200 - Property insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,020,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
23 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
It is envisaged that this contract opportunity will be advertised in the second quarter of 2028 if the extension options are not undertaken, otherwise in the second quarter of 2030.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Edinburgh Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Travelers Insurance Company Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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