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Group Life Assurances

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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19 Nov 2025 at 08:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the University of Sussex, a public authority in Brighton, United Kingdom, involves the provision of group life assurances for their pension and life assurance schemes. Titled "Group Life Assurances", the contract falls under the services category and is specifically for life insurance services as identified by the CPV classification code 66511000. The procurement was carried out through a limited competition method, categorised as below threshold, and has reached the award stage. The contract commenced on 1st July 2025 and will run until 30th June 2027. Key players include the University of Sussex as the buying organisation and Metlife Europe d.a.c as the supplier, based in Dublin, Ireland, with the contract valued at GBP 214,166.44.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in life insurance services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive group assurance coverage. The limited competition method suggests that businesses familiar with working within such constraints could find favourable conditions for participation. Large-scale insurers or businesses with experience in the public sector may find this opportunity appealing and well-suited to their capacities. Engaging with the University of Sussex can help businesses expand their portfolio in the education sector and build their reputation within public procurement circles. The live status and active award condition further underscore the potential for immediate business engagements and future strategic partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Group Life Assurances

Notice Description

University of Sussex Pension & Life Assurance Scheme (USPAS) & University of Sussex Group Life Assurance Scheme (SGLAS). The service provides the life assurance cover for the member of the schemes listed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e3e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075014-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66511000 - Life insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£214,166 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 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 SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
suppliers@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FALMER, BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METLIFE EUROPE D.A.C

Further Information

Notice Documents

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