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Death in Service Insurance for MP's Staff

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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11 Nov 2025 at 11:08

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03 Nov 2025 at 16:16

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31 Oct 2025 at 16:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by the Corporate Officer of the House of Commons involves the provision of Death in Service Insurance for MPs' Staff. The contract, titled "Death in Service Insurance for MP's Staff", falls under the services category, specifically life insurance services, and is based in London, UK. The tender process was initiated directly, deemed necessary for urgent insurance covering members' staff death in service, and has now reached the award stage. The procurement culminated with the contract awarded to Aviva Life & Pensions UK Ltd on 11th November 2025, with the contract period spanning from 12th November 2025 to 31st October 2027. The gross contract value is £659,217.40 GBP.

This direct award procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in large-scale insurance services, especially those capable of swift mobilisation to address urgent needs. Companies with experience in government contracts and the ability to provide comprehensive life insurance solutions can position themselves well in such tenders. With the guaranteed financial volume and an extended service period, businesses entering this domain can enhance their portfolio, grow their market presence and establish long-term relationships with central governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

Death in Service Insurance for MP's Staff

Notice Description

The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons funds and administers a Death in Service Scheme for Members' staff. All staff employed by MPs permanently or on fixed term contracts longer than 3 months, who are aged between 16 and 75, are automatically covered. The scheme provides a lump sum payment of two times your annual salary if a member of MP's staff were to die whilst still employed.

Procurement Information

Insurance is required to cover any death in service of MP's staff.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d870
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072701-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

66500000 - Insurance and pension services

66510000 - Insurance services

66511000 - Life insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£659,217 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£659,217 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

AVIVA GROUP PROTECTION

AVIVA LIFE & PENSIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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