---
title: "Sandwell Borough Council, Simple Tenants Contents Insurance 2026 - 2030, April 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065cdb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-02"
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# Sandwell Borough Council, Simple Tenants Contents Insurance 2026 - 2030, April 2026

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065cdb

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## Summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Simple Tenants' Contents Insurance from April 2026 to March 2030 to Ecclesiastical Insurance Office PLC. The contract, falling under the central government public authority classification and industry category of insurance services, stems from the Northern Housing Consortium's framework and utilises a selective procurement method. Located in Oldbury, West Midlands, the council has concluded the procurement process, finalising the award with an active status as of 17th February 2026. The contract includes an option for renewal to extend up to March 2032, with a total value of £946,335.84.

This tender opens avenues for businesses specialising in insurance services, particularly those that can align with government frameworks such as the Northern Housing Consortium's Simple Tenants' Contents Insurance Scheme. Large-scale, well-established insurance providers, like Ecclesiastical Insurance Office PLC, are suited to compete for similar procurement opportunities, ensuring compliance with framework conditions and demonstrating an ability to handle substantial contracts valued above the threshold. The procurement allows companies to solidify governmental partnerships and enhances their presence within the United Kingdom's insurance sector. Businesses looking to expand in the insurance industry would benefit from examining similar frameworks and preparing comprehensive packages that meet selective procurement criteria.

## Notice

This contract details notice is to notify the market that Sandwell MBC 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/018609-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £946,335 |
| Contracts value | £946,335 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDBURY |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| 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

- 2 Mar 2026 at 16:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018609-2026
- 26 Feb 2026 at 11:41 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017238-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018609-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017238-2026
  26th 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

## Provenance

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