Award

Staff Absence Cover

TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST

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12 Jan 2026 at 11:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for 'Staff Absence Cover' was initiated by the Truro & Penwith Academy Trust, a well-established multi-academy trust based in Truro, United Kingdom. This contract, fully awarded and valued at GBP 177,942.24, involves providing insurance services categorized under CPV 66510000. The procurement was explicitly tailored for 30 primary schools located in Cornwall, UKK3 region. The process took the form of an award without prior publication of a call for competition, signifying a limited procurement method. The contract reached completion with the signing on 21st July 2025, following a mini-competition and a call-off under an existing framework agreement, starting the award stage as of the report date, 12th January 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the insurance services industry, particularly those experienced in staff absence management and capable of handling a large multi-academy trust. Companies like SAS Mutual CIC, which won the contract, demonstrated the capability to provide tailored insurance solutions conducive to managing staff outages efficiently. Businesses that can present competitive bids in price and possess the flexibility to accommodate school-specific needs, along with the readiness to adapt to extension options, are particularly well-suited to succeed in similar procurement opportunities. The process underscores the potential for growth by establishing partnerships with educational institutions to provide specialized services within the public sector framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Staff Absence Cover

Notice Description

Staff Absence Insurance or Discretionary Mutual arrangement for managing staff absence for 30 primary schools located in Cornwall.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Staff Absence Insurance or Discretionary Mutual arrangement for managing staff absence for 30 primary schools located in Cornwall.

Options: 2 * 12 month extension options at Contracting Authority's sole discretion

Procurement Information

This contract is awarded following a mini-comp and is a call-off under an existing framework agreement that was originally advertised and awarded in compliance with PCR 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060380
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002179-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£177,942 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
LAVINE CLOUGH
Contact Email
lmclough@tpacademytrust.org
Contact Phone
+44 1872613273

Buyer Location

Locality
THREEMILESTONE, TRURO
Postcode
TR4 9LD
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Threemilestone & Chacewater
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAS MUTUAL

Further Information

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