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Provision of Group Life Cover

DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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11 Sep 2019 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is seeking to provide life insurance cover for its employees who were transferred under TUPE regulations after the in-sourcing of IT services. The procurement process, classified under the "Life insurance services" industry category, was conducted as a direct procurement method through a single tender action, with a total contract value of £17,931. The tender period concluded on 6th August 2019, and the contract commenced on 12th September 2019, set to expire on 11th September 2020. The delivery location for the services is in Wales, United Kingdom.

This opportunity could significantly benefit providers of life insurance services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are well-versed in government contracts and employee benefit provisions. Businesses with experience in similar public sector engagements or those that can navigate the unique requirements of the DVLA will find this contract particularly advantageous for growth. With the government's increasing focus on supporting local SMEs, this tender presents an excellent chance for such businesses to expand their portfolio and client base.

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Notice Title

Provision of Group Life Cover

Notice Description

DVLA has a requirement for Life insurance cover for a number of employees who were transferred under TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981) agreement following the in-sourcing of IT services in 2016.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0883440-d4ef-4761-89d9-0acc332cdfb6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c94f1460-97ae-494d-9a60-ff277710041d
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

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66511000 - Life insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,931 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,931 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2019 - 11 Sep 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVIVA LIFE & PENSIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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