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University of Bristol Group Pension Plan Insurances (UBGPP)

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jul 2024 at 14:15

Tender

16 Apr 2024 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has successfully completed the procurement process for group life assurance and group income protection for members of its Group Pension Plan (UBGPP). The awarded contracts, valued at £5 million, cover an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend for an additional 24 months, totalling up to 48 months. The procurement falls under the insurance and pension services industry category and was conducted through an open procedure. Both lots, Life Assurance and Income Protection Insurance, are based in the UK with contracts signed on 16th and 17th May 2024 respectively. Key suppliers include Unum UK and Aviva Life & Pensions Ltd.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the insurance sector, particularly those offering life assurance and income protection services. Companies with robust capabilities in providing comprehensive insurance solutions regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority will find this project beneficial for expanding their business operations. Additionally, as the contracts are subject to renewal and re-procurement prior to the 48-month expiry, there is ongoing potential for extended business engagements with the University of Bristol, making it a lucrative opportunity for well-suited firms.

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Notice Title

University of Bristol Group Pension Plan Insurances (UBGPP)

Notice Description

The University of Bristol have awarded 2 contracts for group life assurance and group income protection for members of the University of Bristol Group Pension Plan ('UBGPPP'). The requirement is as follows: Lot 1: Life Assurance: to provide a payment of 6 x salary in the event of a member death; Lot 2: Income Protection: to provide member income protection of 60 % of basic salary in the event of incapacity

Lot Information

Life Assurance

Lot 1: Life Assurance: to provide a payment of 6 x salary in the event of a member death; Additional information: Contract is a 24 month initial term followed by option to extend by a further 24 months. Potential contract 48 months in total.

Renewal: Contract is a 24 month initial term followed by option to extend by a further 24 months. Potential contract 48 months in total. Prior to the 48 months the intention is to re-procure the requirement before expiry of the contract being tendered.

Income Protection Insurance

To provide members income protection of 60 % of basic salary in the event of incapacity. Additional information: Contract is a 24 month initial term followed by option to extend by a further 24 months. Potential contract 48 months in total.

Renewal: Contract is a 24 month initial term followed by option to extend by a further 24 months. Potential contract 48 months in total. Prior to the 48 months the intention is to re-procure the requirement before expiry of the contract being tendered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045281
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022877-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66500000 - Insurance and pension services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
qq23366@bristol.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01179289000

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

AVIVA LIFE & PENSIONS

UNUM

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