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title: "South Tyneside Borough Council, Tenants Contents Insurance 2026 - 2030, May 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065d47"
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# South Tyneside Borough Council, Tenants Contents Insurance 2026 - 2030, May 2026

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065d47

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## Summary

South Tyneside Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for its Tenants' Contents Insurance Scheme for the period 2026 to 2030, awarding the contract under the Northern Housing Consortium’s framework to Ecclesiastical Insurance Office PLC. Operating within South Shields, this contract at the award stage will see insurance services provided for tenants. The procurement method was selective and completed below the threshold for framework awards, indicating a non-competitive approach. The contract, valued at £86,552.60 GBP, was signed on 24 February 2026 and is set to commence on 1 May 2026, with provisions for renewal extending until 2030, offering three one-year renewal periods.

This procurement creates opportunities for businesses involved in insurance services to gain visibility and experience within local government contracts, specifically for those in sectors aligned with social housing and tenancy protection. Companies with expertise in public sector solutions and a focus on service provision can leverage this opportunity to establish long-term relations with governmental bodies. Large-scale enterprises, particularly those accustomed to working under frameworks and providing niche services like contents insurance, will find themselves well-suited to explore future prospects similar to this contract.

## Notice

This contract details notice is to notify the market that South Tyneside 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/019451-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £86,552 |
| Contracts value | £86,552 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE33 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents |
| Westminster constituency | South Shields |
| 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

- 4 Mar 2026 at 13:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019451-2026
- 26 Feb 2026 at 15:09 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017462-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019451-2026
  4th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017462-2026
  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

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