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title: "EC1089 Student Block Contents Insurance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06861b"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
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# EC1089 Student Block Contents Insurance

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06861b

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is undertaking a tender process for the Student Block Contents Insurance, aimed at providing coverage for personal possessions of students occupying university-managed accommodation. This procurement falls within the insurance services industry category and is located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The process is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 25 May 2026. The contract covers a period from September 2026 to August 2029, with the possibility of extensions up to August 2033. Proposals must be submitted electronically and should adhere to quality assurance standards, environmental management criteria, and financial requirements set out by the University.

This tender presents significant opportunities for insurance service providers, particularly those authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority and capable of meeting the University's financial and technical criteria. It's designed for businesses with a proven track record in delivering similar services and possessing the required liability insurance. Successful bidders will benefit from a contract that supports potential growth, extending partnerships with a prestigious educational institution like the University of Edinburgh. The tender allows for electronic ordering and invoicing, which streamlines processes for technologically adept businesses looking to enhance their reach into the educational sector within the UK.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh (UoE) wishes to appoint a Supplier to provide Student Block Contents Insurance for up to 7 years. Please refer to the ITT tender documents for full details of the requirement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University invites tenders for the provision of a Student Block Contents Insurance Policy providing personal possessions and related cover for residents occupying University-managed accommodation. Please refer to the ITT documents for full details of the requirement.

Renewal: The anticipated contract period for this tender is September 2026 to August 2029. As detailed in the ITT, the University has the option to extend this contract by four periods of 12 months each, potentially taking the contract through to August 2033.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035534-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Spring 2033 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £196,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66510000 - Insurance services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 10:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035534-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828618
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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