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Provision of Life Insurance for Midland Metro Limited

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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18 Dec 2025 at 17:08

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was led by the West Midlands Combined Authority for the "Provision of Life Insurance for Midland Metro Limited", situated in Birmingham, UK. Classified under the services industry category, this contract required life insurance services and was completed as a direct procurement under special utility regulations. The procurement process did not involve competition due to its below-threshold value. The contract was awarded to Canada Life Limited with the agreement running from 24 June 2025 to 23 June 2026, and the award details were recorded on 18 December 2025.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale service providers in the insurance industry. Given the nature of this contract, companies with expertise in life insurance services in the UK, particularly those experienced in managing public sector insurance needs, would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. The direct method and the utility special regime could also benefit suppliers capable of swiftly engaging in municipal contracts due to their adeptness or existing framework agreements.

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Notice Title

Provision of Life Insurance for Midland Metro Limited

Notice Description

Provision of Life Insurance Services for Midland Metro Limited.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f9b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084626-2025
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

66511000 - Life insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,460 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2025 - 23 Jun 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
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.team@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CANADA LIFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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