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title: "4170.PS.LWM.24 Accommodation Room Contents Insurance"
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# 4170.PS.LWM.24 Accommodation Room Contents Insurance

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22547165-0fb7-407d-bea1-db66f2b2ecca

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has completed the procurement process for the provision of accommodation room contents insurance services for its student residences, covering approximately 5,660 single occupancy rooms and 174 family units for the 2024-2025 session. This procurement falls under the industry category of insurance services and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The tender process was initiated on 25th October 2024 and closed on 15th November 2024. The contract has been awarded to UK & Ireland Insurance Services (Online) Ltd t/a Cover4insur, with the contract period running from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2029. The procurement method used was an open procedure, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, with a contract value of £68,000 GBP.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in insurance services that cater to educational institutions. Insurance providers with expertise in student accommodation coverage can benefit from this long-term contract, strengthening their market position. The open procedure ensures a competitive environment, giving SMEs and VCSEs a fair chance to secure high-value projects. Furthermore, the University of Sheffield's voluntary compliance with public contract regulations encourages transparency and equitable business practices, making it an attractive prospect for reliable insurance service providers aiming to expand their portfolio and establish robust relationships within the education sector.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield is seeking a provider and pricing (per capita cost) for the provision of a room contents insurance policy for all student accommodation offered on University of Sheffield residence contracts. As a guide this includes c. 5,660 single occupancy rooms and c. 174 family units in the 2024-25 session. The University of Sheffield is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU) as amended by the Public Procurement (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. The University reserves the right from time to time to voluntarily operate under the Public Contract Regulations (as defined above) on a case by case basis. Otherwise, advertisement of any contract in Find a Tender Service or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. For the avoidance of doubt, this procurement is not subject to the Public Contract Regulations (as defined above). Tender Process and Documentation: This is an Open tender exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-Tend System. Your tender response must also be submitted through In-Tend to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered. Additional information: Note the contract value is based on the initial term of 4 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6517e6ff-fe07-4419-992a-97341921026e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UK & IRELAND INSURANCE SERVICES (ONLINE) LTD T/A COVER4INSUR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66510000 - Insurance services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2025 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6517e6ff-fe07-4419-992a-97341921026e
- 25 Oct 2024 at 08:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0f7960c-3eab-4dad-b0ea-dc5228f006fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6517e6ff-fe07-4419-992a-97341921026e
  10th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0f7960c-3eab-4dad-b0ea-dc5228f006fd
  25th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield
  Tender Process and Documentation: This is an Open tender exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-Tend System. Your tender response must also be submitted through In-Tend to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered.

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