---
title: "Combined Higher Education Policy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dc21"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA"
published: "2026-08-05"
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# Combined Higher Education Policy

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dc21

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by The University of Cumbria for a "Combined Higher Education Policy" has reached the award stage. This service-oriented contract, focused on liability insurance, was awarded to Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. on 17th July 2026 and is active from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2027. The procurement, under the legal framework of the 2023/54 UK legislation, was conducted below the threshold. The process was completed on 5th August 2026 with a contract value of £46,919.07 (gross £52,549.35). The procurement activity covers multiple regions within the United Kingdom, enhancing liability coverage for public, employer, and third-party hirers in higher education institutions.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses offering liability insurance services, particularly those capable of meeting the specific demands of higher education institutions. Organisations specialising in insurance and risk management, able to provide comprehensive and tailored coverage solutions, could benefit significantly from engaging in similar public procurement opportunities. With The University of Cumbria as a sub-central government authority in the UK, this contract serves as a blueprint for similar institutions seeking to streamline their liability coverage, thus underscoring the scope for insurers to strengthen their foothold within the public sector.

## Notice

The University of Cumbria require a combined Higher Education Liability policy to cover our campuses for Public Liability, Employers Liability and Third Party Hirers cover.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074081-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £46,919 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA |
| Locality | CUMBRIA |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ZURICH INSURANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66516000 - Liability insurance services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 10:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074081-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074081-2026
  5th August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.ac.uk
- http://www.zurich.co.uk/municipal
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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