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Insurance DSTL0000053125

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has completed the procurement process for an insurance services contract, titled "Insurance DSTL0000053125". This contract, valued at £87,888.87, was awarded through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 27th July 2025 to 26th July 2026. The services pertain to the Insurance industry under CPV classification 66510000 and will be fulfilled in the location identified by the postal code BS1 6DZ. The award to WillisTowers Watson was finalised and published on 20th August 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large-scale businesses operating within the insurance sector. Companies with a robust portfolio in insurance services could benefit from similar framework agreements and competitive tender processes led by government agencies. Smaller businesses or those classified under voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE) may find participation challenging in this particular procurement due to the nature of the procurement method and scale. However, understanding the framework and selective procurement processes can help businesses better position themselves for future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Insurance DSTL0000053125

Notice Description

This is an awarded contract to the single supplier for MOD Insurance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-44427dc6-b666-44b8-ba8f-d18be334ab3e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b6981e9-81e6-48fe-a4e6-e87c4c7adb80
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£87,888 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,888 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2025 - 26 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILLISTOWERS WATSON

Further Information

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