Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
The City of Edinburgh Council
Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street
Edinburgh
EH8 8BG
UK
Contact person: Nicole Sherry
E-mail: nicole.sherry@edinburgh.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM75
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
CT1802 Leased Property Insurance
II.1.2) Main CPV code
66515200
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The City of Edinburgh Council's (the Council's) Insurance Team is seeking a contract for Leased Property Insurance. This will cover industrial and commercial leased properties and leased theatres.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
The Council intends to award a Framework Agreement with two Lots, however, this is subject to change.
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Industrial and Commercial Leased Properties
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
66000000
66510000
66513200
66515200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is seeking a new contract for Leased Property Insurance for Industrial and Commercial Properties. The renewal date for the Council's policy is 1 April annually.
The Council would like to invite suitable organisations to register for an engagement session prior to the publication of the tender. The sessions are proposed to take place on Tuesday 12 May and each session will last approximately 1 hour.
The sessions are proposed to take place in person at the Council's brokers office (Aon, Edinburgh) and we are looking to gauge interest from tenderers who may wish to attend. Where a meeting in person is not possible, we can accommodate via Teams.
II.2.14) Additional information
The purpose of this PIN is to gauge market interest and inform the Council's future procurement process.
We look forward to hearing from interested tenderers, please contact nicole.sherry@edinburgh.gov.uk to confirm attendance at the engagement session.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Leased Theatres Insurance
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
66000000
66510000
66513200
66515200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is seeking a new contract for Leased Property Insurance for the Council's Leased Theatres. The renewal date for the Council's policy is 1 April annually.
The Council would like to invite suitable organisations to register for an engagement session prior to the publication of the tender. The sessions are proposed to take place on Tuesday 12 May and each session will last approximately 1 hour.
The sessions are proposed to take place in person at the Council's brokers office (Aon, Edinburgh) and we are looking to gauge interest from tenderers who may wish to attend. Where a meeting in person is not possible, we can accommodate via Teams.
II.2.14) Additional information
The purpose of this PIN is to gauge market interest and inform the Council's future procurement process.
We look forward to hearing from interested tenderers, please contact nicole.sherry@edinburgh.gov.uk to confirm attendance at the engagement session.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
12/10/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Please note the Council is seeking an Insurer not a Broker.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=826262.
(SC Ref:826262)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
27/03/2026