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Life insurance 2025

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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22 Aug 2025 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has completed a procurement process for life insurance services titled "Life Insurance 2025", with Aviva Health UK Limited as the awarded supplier. The contract, valued at £43,320, covers a one-year period starting from 23rd July 2025 and ending on 22nd July 2026. This procurement falls under the services industry category and was conducted using a limited procurement method through a competitive quotation process below the threshold. The tender invitation ended on 30th June 2025, and the contract was subsequently awarded. The NAO, headquartered in London, was responsible for overseeing this process.

This tender provides a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in insurance services to engage with the public sector, offering potential for long-term growth and collaboration with government bodies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular may find this process accessible due to its suitability criteria. The limited procurement method highlights a competitive but targeted avenue for businesses that can deliver continuity and discretionary services, helping them to establish a presence and expand their portfolios within the UK public sector market.

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Notice Title

Life insurance 2025

Notice Description

National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a contract to Aviva using the competitive quotation (below threshold) procedure. This is a one year contract to cover continuity and test discretionary services in order to define our requirements and business case for a longer term contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e726e4c3-7161-4abd-9394-b378747cbc98
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2db8f02a-5c04-4244-a96b-7b4205c43a8b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,320 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2025 - 22 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
NAO Central Procurement Team
Contact Email
nao.procurement@nao.org.uk
Contact Phone
44 20 7798 7000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVIVA HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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