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Health insurance for UKRI

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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16 Jun 2020 at 06:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the contract titled "Health insurance for UKRI". This service contract falls under the health services industry category (CPV code 85100000) and was initiated via a direct procurement method due to the technical nature of the requirement, resulting in a single source action. The contract was awarded for a total value of £135,100, with the contract period starting on 5th May 2020 and concluding on 2nd June 2020. The tender period ended on 4th May 2020, with the award notice published on 16th June 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health insurance sector, particularly those capable of providing tailored insurance solutions for large organisations. Given the nature of the procurement process, companies with experience in direct tender actions and a strong understanding of health service requirements will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process may help businesses expand their client base by establishing partnerships with public organisations like UK Shared Business Services Limited.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Health insurance for UKRI

Notice Description

This contract is for the purchase of health insurance from Cigna Global Health Benefits from May 2020 to June 2020 for EPSRC. The sourcing of this requirement was undertaken using a single source action, non-ojeu and was approved through regulation 32, b, 2, ii - competition is absent for technical reasons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a25b1d12-8569-47ec-80a7-8f16223a3de3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/364a6292-f0f8-4360-abff-f5a856b8ae21
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,100 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,100 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
4 May 2020 - 2 Jun 2020 30 days
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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIGNA GLOBAL HEALTH BENEFITS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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