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title: "W824 - Fine Art Insurance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d426"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-27"
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# W824 - Fine Art Insurance

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d426

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "W824 - Fine Art Insurance" project, conducted by Derby City Council, has been successfully concluded with the award and contract stages completed. The contract was awarded to AXA XL Syndicate to provide specialist Fine Art insurance cover for Derby City Council's art collection and loaned exhibits. This service procurement falls under the insurance services category (CPV: 66510000) and was executed using a direct procurement method, specifically below threshold and without competition. The contract began on 1st April 2026 and will run through until 31st March 2027, with a contract value of £45,807.52 (gross value: £51,304.43). The buying organisation, Derby City Council, is based in Derby, United Kingdom, within the UKF11 region.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in specialist insurance services to expand their portfolio and establish long-term relationships with public authorities such as Derby City Council. Although the procurement process for this particular contract involved direct award without competition, being informed about such projects allows businesses to prepare and position themselves for future opportunities in the public sector. Furthermore, companies with expertise in handling high-value art insurance and a track record of dealing with public entities would have been well-suited to engage in projects like this one, reinforcing their capability in a niche industry sector.

## Notice

Provision of specialist Fine Art insurance cover for Derby City Council's art collection and loaned exhibits.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070723-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 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 | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,807 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AXA XL SYNDICATE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66510000 - Insurance services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2026 at 10:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070723-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070723-2026
  27th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.axaxl.com
- https://www.derby.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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