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EC1089 Student Block Contents Insurance

University Of Edinburgh

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Oct 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

20 Apr 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh procured student block contents insurance for residents in University-managed accommodation in Edinburgh. The policy is intended to cover residents’ personal possessions and related risks. This is an insurance services requirement (CPV 66510000), covering the student accommodation blocks rather than general university insurance. The University is the buyer and the service is delivered for residents occupying accommodation it manages in Edinburgh. The requirement allows for non-essential cover as an optional extension, alongside the core contents policy. The selected supplier is an insurance broker, reflecting the need to arrange and support a suitable insurance policy for student residents.

The procurement is complete and the contract is active. Howden Insurance Brokers was selected following an open procedure; one bid was recorded. The contract was signed on 2 September 2026 and has a value of £386,190. The stated contract dates are 9 September 2026 to 8 September 2029, with four optional 12-month extensions that could extend the term to 8 September 2033. The estimated value was based on tendered rates and expected student numbers, with contingency for changes in numbers and rates and optional non-essential cover. Quality accounted for 70% of the evaluation and price for 30%. Bidders had to be FCA-authorised and regulated, meet turnover and insurance requirements, and demonstrate relevant experience.

This award shows that the University buys insurance for residents’ personal possessions in its managed student accommodation, with related cover and an option for additional non-essential cover. Insurance brokers able to arrange and support this type of student accommodation policy are best placed to compete when the requirement next returns to market. Credibility depends on Financial Conduct Authority authorisation and regulation, relevant experience delivering the services, and the financial capacity to meet contractual obligations. The published selection requirements included three years’ general annual turnover of at least £44,000, employer’s liability cover of £5 million per event, public liability cover of £2 million per event and professional indemnity cover of £1 million per event. Bidders also had to state whether they intended to subcontract and the proportion involved.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EC1089 Student Block Contents Insurance

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh (UoE) appointed a Supplier to provide Student Block Contents Insurance for up to 7 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University appointed a Supplier to provide a Student Block Contents Insurance Policy, providing personal possessions and related cover for residents occupying University-managed accommodation.

Options: The contract dates are 9 September 2026 to 8 September 2029. The University has the option to extend this contract by four periods of 12 months each, potentially taking the contract through to 8 September 2033, as detailed in the ITT. The anticipated contract value is up to 386,190 GBP (over the 7-year period). This value is an estimate based on the tendered rate and anticipated number of students, as well as a contingency for a variation in student numbers and rate (after the initial contract period), and an allowance for Non-Essential Cover (Optional Extensions), as detailed in the ITT.

Renewal: The anticipated contract period for this tender is September 2026 to August 2029. As detailed in the ITT, the University has the option to extend this contract by four periods of 12 months each, potentially taking the contract through to August 2033.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828618
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT565713
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

66510000 - Insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£196,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£386,190 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Spring 2033

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Of Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
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

HOWDEN INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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