---
title: "Wigan Borough Council TCI April 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06606d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WIGAN COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-09"
---

# Wigan Borough Council TCI April 2026

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06606d

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## Summary

Wigan Council has successfully completed the procurement process for their Simple Tenants' Contents Insurance Scheme, appointing Ecclesiastical Insurance Office PLC under the Northern Housing Consortium's framework. This selective procurement approach was below threshold, and the contract covers insurance services. Set to commence on 1st April 2026, the initial contract period ends on 31st March 2027, with potential extensions up to 31st March 2030. Located in Wigan, United Kingdom, the procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract's official documentation published on 9th March 2026, following the signing on 26th February 2026.

This procurement presents specific business growth opportunities, particularly for insurance service providers able to navigate framework agreements and meet sub-central government requirements. Large scaled companies with expertise in supplying tailored insurance solutions to local councils are well-suited for such competitive tenders. The collaboration between Wigan Council and Ecclesiastical Insurance Office PLC leverages established frameworks to ensure efficient access to essential services while fostering reliable partnerships with insurance experts. Businesses looking to engage with public authorities should consider strategic alliances and relevant industry qualifications to enhance their tender success.

## Notice

This contract details notice is to notify the market that Wigan 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/021049-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 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 | £21,970 |
| Contracts value | £21,970 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WIGAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN1 1YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Wigan Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wigan |
| 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

- 9 Mar 2026 at 16:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021049-2026
- 3 Mar 2026 at 09:26 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018748-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021049-2026
  9th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018748-2026
  3rd March 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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