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LUV01398 Group Income Protection (GIP)

UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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10 Nov 2025 at 12:05

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28 Oct 2025 at 14:05

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20 Oct 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leicester has completed a procurement process for the provision of Group Income Protection (GIP) services, awarded to Aviva Life & Pensions UK Ltd. This procurement, identified as contract LUV01398, falls under the services category, specifically group pension services (CPV: 66522000). Located in Leicester (UKF21), the process concluded with a direct award, effective from 9th November 2025 until 30th September 2027, with the total contract value amounting to £306,000 GBP. This was executed following a soft market test by brokers, reflecting the University's status as a sub-central government public authority.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for large-scale service providers specialising in insurance and pension schemes, offering a stable, long-term contract. Companies with robust experience in handling large institutional insurance solutions and existing infrastructure to manage extensive client portfolios are well-positioned for such opportunities. Although this procurement awarded the contract directly, businesses can gain insights into market requirements and bolster their preparation for future opportunities within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LUV01398 Group Income Protection (GIP)

Notice Description

Group Income Protection for University of Leicester Pension Stakeholder Scheme To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=993192629

Procurement Information

Direct award after a soft market test by our brokers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d00a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072358-2025
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

66522000 - Group pension services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£306,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£306,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20254 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20253 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER
Contact Name
Stewart Brewer
Contact Email
sab88@le.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0116 2525205

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 7RH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVIVA LIFE & PENSIONS

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