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Wales National Pool Insurance

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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22 Aug 2025 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was carried out by Swansea University, located in Swansea, United Kingdom. The contracting initiative titled "Wales National Pool Insurance" falls under the services category, specifically regarding insurance and pension services, with the location identified as region UKL18. It reached the Award stage, with the contract signed on 28th July 2025. The procurement method was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition. The contract commenced on 1st August 2025 and will run until 31st July 2026, with a gross value of GBP 54,386.84.

This award presents opportunities for businesses specialising in insurance services to collaborate with academic institutions, enhancing their portfolio within the public sector. Large-scale insurance providers, such as Howden UK Brokers Limited—awarded this contract—stand to benefit greatly. Organisations offering competitive insurance solutions can leverage their expertise to secure similar public sector contracts, potentially expanding their footprint in the education and sports facility sectors across Wales and beyond.

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Notice Title

Wales National Pool Insurance

Notice Description

Provision of annual insurance for the Wales National Pool

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058d2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051003-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,144 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Laura Miles
Contact Email
l.miles@swansea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01792 205678

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOWDEN UK BROKERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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