Tender

EC1089 Student Block Contents Insurance

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Tender

20 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is actively seeking a supplier for the "EC1089 Student Block Contents Insurance" contract, with an estimated value of £196,000, aimed at providing insurance for personal possessions in student accommodations. This open tender process is categorised under education and involves services procurement within the UKM75 region. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions closing on 25th May 2026 at 12:00 PM, following which the award period commences. The winning bid is expected to cover up to seven years, including possible extensions, stretching from September 2026 to potentially August 2033.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, especially for businesses involved in the insurance industry, capable of providing comprehensive coverage for student accommodations. Suitable contenders would be those with a solid financial background, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, and having relevant experience in similar projects. The contract places a high value on quality, accounting for 70% of the award criteria, alongside price considerations. Companies with a turnover of at least £44,000 annually and robust insurance policies are particularly well-suited, promising avenues for expanded market presence and long-term partnerships with a prestigious institution like the University of Edinburgh.

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Notice Title

EC1089 Student Block Contents Insurance

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh (UoE) wishes to appoint a Supplier to provide Student Block Contents Insurance for up to 7 years. Please refer to the ITT tender documents for full details of the requirement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University invites tenders for the provision of a Student Block Contents Insurance Policy providing personal possessions and related cover for residents occupying University-managed accommodation. Please refer to the ITT documents for full details of the requirement.

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.

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=APR554174
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Spring 2033

Notice Status

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

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
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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