---
title: "Darlington BC 2026 TCI"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0655cf"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-17"
---

# Darlington BC 2026 TCI

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0655cf

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for their Simple Tenants' Contents Insurance Scheme for the period from 2026 to 2030. The procurement was conducted under the framework provided by the Northern Housing Consortium, with Ecclesiastical Insurance Office PLC being appointed as the supplier. This selective procurement involved awarding services below the threshold, focusing on insurance services across the United Kingdom. Key dates include the contract period starting on 1st April 2026, with potential renewals extending the agreement until 31st March 2030, subject to optional extensions.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for insurance firms looking to expand in the public sector, particularly within local government initiatives supporting housing schemes. Large-scale enterprises with expertise in delivering comprehensive insurance solutions will find this contract suitable. By partnering with entities like Darlington Borough Council, businesses can enhance their portfolio and access collaborative frameworks that facilitate further service delivery across sub-central government projects in the UK.

## Notice

This contract details notice is to notify the market that Darlington BC has appointed Ecclesiastical Insurance Office PLC for their Simple Tenants' Contents Insurance Scheme (2026-2030). This appointment has been made under the Northern Housing Consortium's Simple Tenants' Contents Insurance Scheme Framework. OCID (Open Contracting ID) Ref: ocds-h6vhtk-055721.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014357-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,590 |
| Contracts value | £80,590 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECCLESIASTICAL INSURANCE OFFICE PUBLIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66510000 - Insurance services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 14:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014357-2026
- 17 Feb 2026 at 11:36 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014218-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014357-2026
  17th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014218-2026
  17th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ecclesiastical.com
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-055721
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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