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title: "EC1089 Student Block Contents Insurance"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000828618"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-04-20"
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# EC1089 Student Block Contents Insurance

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000828618

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is actively seeking a supplier for the "EC1089 Student Block Contents Insurance" contract, with an estimated value of £196,000, aimed at providing insurance for personal possessions in student accommodations. This open tender process is categorised under education and involves services procurement within the UKM75 region. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions closing on 25th May 2026 at 12:00 PM, following which the award period commences. The winning bid is expected to cover up to seven years, including possible extensions, stretching from September 2026 to potentially August 2033.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, especially for businesses involved in the insurance industry, capable of providing comprehensive coverage for student accommodations. Suitable contenders would be those with a solid financial background, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, and having relevant experience in similar projects. The contract places a high value on quality, accounting for 70% of the award criteria, alongside price considerations. Companies with a turnover of at least £44,000 annually and robust insurance policies are particularly well-suited, promising avenues for expanded market presence and long-term partnerships with a prestigious institution like the University of Edinburgh.

## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554174 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554174

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554174
  EC1089 Student Block Contents Insurance - 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- 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.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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