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title: "Property Insurance"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000788573"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-15"
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# Property Insurance

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000788573

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has initiated a tender process for a contract concerning Operational Property Insurance, including Housing Property Insurance on behalf of Edinburgh Living. The procurement, under the open procedure, is active and centres on the provision of insurance services categorised under industry codes 66000000, 66510000, 66515200, and 66515000, with a total value of £4,400,000. The closing date for submissions is 27th October 2025 by noon, with the award period starting immediately thereafter. This initiative primarily addresses the council's insurance needs for properties located in Edinburgh, specifically targeting key council buildings. Interested parties are required to submit their bids electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in insurance services, particularly those with experience in property insurance and public sector contracts. The contract covers comprehensive insurance needs for a period of ten months and two years, with potential extensions for another two years. Small to medium-sized enterprises with a robust track record in insurance provision, accredited with a financial rating of "A" or higher, and authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority, would find this tender particularly lucrative. The requirement for a strong economic and financial standing alongside a commitment to environmental and social responsibility, including the payment of the Real Living Wage, positions this opportunity as ideal for businesses intent on sustainable and ethical growth.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council's (the Council's) Insurance Team is seeking to establish a new contract for Operational Property Insurance. The Council's Insurance Team is also responsible for implementing Housing Property Insurance on behalf of Edinburgh Living and this requirement will be included within this contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council is seeking to establish a new contract for Operational Property Insurance. This includes key Council buildings including the Council's Headquarters at Waverley Court, the City Chambers, Usher Hall and Central Library. The Council's Insurance Team is also responsible for implementing Housing Property Insurance on behalf of Edinburgh Living and this requirement will cover mid-market rental properties.. Please see tender documentation.

Renewal: The contract will commence on 1 December 2025 for an initial period of 10 months and two years, with the option to extend for up to a further two years at the sole discretion of the Council. This is to allow all Council insurance policies to align. Edinburgh Living's insurance policy expires on 20 January 2026, therefore, this cover will commence on 20 January 2026 for an initial nine months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547318 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | It is envisaged that this contract opportunity will be advertised in the second quarter of 2028 if the extension options are not undertaken, otherwise in the second quarter of 2030. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,020,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
- 66510000 - Insurance services
- 66515000 - Damage or loss insurance services
- 66515200 - Property insurance services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547318
- 22 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539733
- 27 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522591

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522591
  Property Insurance - The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) requires Operational Property Insurance.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539733
  Property Insurance - The City of Edinburgh Council's (the Council's) Insurance Team is seeking to establish a new contract for Operational Property Insurance. The Council's Insurance Team is also responsible for implementing Housing Property Insurance on behalf of Edinburgh Living and this requirement will be included within this contract.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547318
  Property Insurance - The City of Edinburgh Council's (the Council's) Insurance Team is seeking to establish a new contract for Operational Property Insurance. The Council's Insurance Team is also responsible for implementing Housing Property Insurance on behalf of Edinburgh Living and this requirement will be included within this contract.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000788573
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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