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Private Medical Insurance 2025/26

SOVEREIGN NETWORK GROUP

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10 Nov 2025 at 08:45

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07 Nov 2025 at 09:45

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07 Oct 2025 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Private Medical Insurance 2025/26" contract, handled by Sovereign Network Group, involves the direct award method to Western Provident Association Limited. The contract facilitates health insurance services for Sovereign Network Group's employees, ensuring continuity of employee benefits. It was set in motion due to an urgent need, legally grounded by UKPGA 2023/54, to maintain coverage and avoid welfare risks. This service contract spans from 7th November 2025 to 30th September 2026, covering multiple regions across the UK, and has been marked complete. The procurement process reached its award stage, with the contract signed on the 7th of November 2025, valued at GBP 750,000.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in health insurance services, especially for those capable of providing comprehensive coverage across a significant geographical area. While the procurement was executed as a direct award to ensure uninterrupted service, businesses adept in forming strategic partnerships could benefit when future tenders are announced, potentially aligned with Sovereign Network Group's strategic benefits re-evaluation. Large-scale service providers, such as those with experience in handling extensive employee insurance policies, would be well-suited to compete in subsequent open competition scenarios.

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Notice Title

Private Medical Insurance 2025/26

Notice Description

Private medical insurance provider for employees of SNG

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded due to the need to maintain continuity of employee benefits, specifically Private Medical Insurance (PMI), which forms part of our internal policy obligations to staff. The existing PMI policy was due to expire imminently, and any lapse in coverage would have resulted in a risk to employee welfare. SNG engaged their appointed broker who performed a market exercise and came back with a recommendation to retain our incumbent provider. Given these circumstances, a direct award was necessary to ensure uninterrupted provision of PMI. The decision was made in good faith, with the intention to re-tender the service once a longer-term benefits strategy is finalised.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a9dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072245-2025
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66512200 - Health insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 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
SOVEREIGN NETWORK GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BASINGSTOKE
Postcode
RG21 4FA
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Basingstoke and Deane
Electoral Ward
Eastrop & Grove
Westminster Constituency
Basingstoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WESTERN PROVIDENT ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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