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title: "Tenants' Contents Insurance - Apr25 Darlington Borough Council - awarded"
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# Tenants' Contents Insurance - Apr25 Darlington Borough Council - awarded

Buyer: NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2c99af9-40cc-4b1b-bb10-8feb96deacac

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council, located in Darlington, UK, has awarded a contract for the Tenants' Contents Insurance Scheme (2022-2026) to Royal and Sun Alliance Insurance. This contract, established under the Northern Housing Consortium's Simple Tenants' Contents Insurance Scheme Framework, covers a period of one year starting from 1st April 2025, with an option to extend annually for up to three additional years. The procurement falls under the insurance services industry category, with a total value of £89,228.76, and was conducted through a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The award notice was published on 22nd January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in insurance services, to engage with public sector clients and secure long-term supply contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the suitability criteria indicate a preference for these types of organisations. By securing such a contract, businesses can enhance their market presence, increase revenue, and build a solid partnership with recognised authorities such as the Northern Housing Consortium. The awarded contract signifies confidence in the supplier's capability to deliver quality insurance services, thus providing a reliable reference for future business endeavours.

## Notice

This contract award notice is to notify the market that Darlington Borough Council based in Darlington, UK have appointed Royal and Sun Alliance Insurance for their Simple Tenants' Contents Insurance Scheme (2022-2026) provider for a period of ONE year, with an option to extend for a further THREE x ONE year individual periods. This appointment has been made under the Northern Housing Consortium's Simple Tenants' Contents Insurance Scheme Framework. (Contract Award Notice 2021/S 000-018935)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8931d0d9-85b0-45d7-aa84-694cdb61f427 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £89,228 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,228 |
| 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 | NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL AND SUN ALLIANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66510000 - Insurance services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2025 at 09:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8931d0d9-85b0-45d7-aa84-694cdb61f427

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8931d0d9-85b0-45d7-aa84-694cdb61f427
  22nd January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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