---
title: "Gateshead Borough Council, Simple Tenants Contents Insurance 2026 - 2030, April 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065ceb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-02"
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# Gateshead Borough Council, Simple Tenants Contents Insurance 2026 - 2030, April 2026

Buyer: GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065ceb

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## Summary

Gateshead Borough Council has concluded a tender process by awarding a contract to Ecclesiastical Insurance Office PLC for their Simple Tenants' Contents Insurance Scheme from 2026 to 2030. The procurement was conducted under the Northern Housing Consortium's framework, utilising a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at GBP 417,958, was signed on 28th January 2026 and is set to commence on 1st April 2026, with a potential extension of three additional one-year periods, concluding no later than 31st March 2030. The service will be delivered across the United Kingdom under the insurance services category, with the procurement stage now marked as complete.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for any large insurance company with expertise in tenant contents insurance services, particularly those looking to work within established frameworks in the UK public sector. Businesses that thrive in competitive environments with pre-determined frameworks and can provide consistent service quality over extended periods would find this contract beneficial for growth. Moreover, the contract supports potential renewals, allowing for long-term engagement and business expansion.

## Notice

This contract details notice is to notify the market that Gateshead Borough Council 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/018584-2026 |
| 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 | 28 Jan 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 | £417,958 |
| Contracts value | £417,958 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| 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 15:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018584-2026
- 26 Feb 2026 at 12:26 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017269-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018584-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017269-2026
  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.gateshead.gov.uk/article/31230/Learning-and-Skills
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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