---
title: "Lancaster City Council TCI 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067dfb"
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# Lancaster City Council TCI 2026

Buyer: LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067dfb

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## Summary

The public procurement process discussed involves Lancaster City Council engaging in a tender titled "Lancaster City Council TCI 2026" in the services category, specifically insurance services. The procurement involves the Simple Tenants' Contents Insurance Scheme for the period from 2026 to 2030, under the Northern Housing Consortium's framework. This contract was awarded to Ecclesiastical Insurance Office PLC, a supplier based in Gloucester, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract signed on 30th March 2026, set to commence on 1st June 2026, and with potential renewals until 2030.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the insurance sector to explore collaborative or supportive roles in delivering services for public authorities. Although this specific instance was awarded without competition under a selective procurement method, similar frameworks could offer pathways for businesses, especially those specialising in tenant contents insurance or related services, to position themselves as potential suppliers for public sector contracts. Large-scale insurance firms with strategic frameworks and the ability to deliver comprehensive service agreements would find such opportunities sizeable for business growth and expansion in the public domain.

## Notice

This contract details notice is to notify the market that Lancaster City 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/031956-2026 |
| 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 | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,495 |
| Contracts value | £17,495 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 1PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| 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

- 8 Apr 2026 at 12:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031956-2026
- 8 Apr 2026 at 12:30 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031940-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031956-2026
  8th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031940-2026
  8th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ecclesiastical.com
- http://www.lancaster.gov.uk
- 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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