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DB Life Policy

THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED

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20 Feb 2026 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "DB Life Policy" has been concluded by Thirteen Housing Group Limited, a public authority in Middlesbrough, UK. This procurement, identified by the code THIR 25 320, falls under the industry category of insurance services and utilised a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to UNUM LIMITED, a large service supplier in the UK, for a period starting on 1 April 2025 and ending on 31 March 2026. The contract was signed on 31 March 2025 and has been active since its award, with the associated services contributing to the financial and employee well-being of businesses.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the insurance sector, particularly those offering comprehensive employee benefits services such as Income Protection, Life Insurance, and Critical Illness Cover. With a gross contract value of £82,220.04, this contract highlights the demand for specialised service providers and underscores the chance for businesses to expand their reach in the public sector. Companies that can deliver tailored insurance solutions and demonstrate reliability stand to benefit from similar future procurements by sub-central government authorities like Thirteen Housing Group Limited.

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Notice Title

DB Life Policy

Notice Description

Unum Limited is a leading UK specialist provider of employee benefits, offering financial protection and health/wellbeing services to businesses and their employees. They primarily offer group insurance products, including Income Protection, Life Insurance, Critical Illness Cover, and Dental Insurance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0658d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015534-2026
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

66510000 - Insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,361 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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
THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@thirteengroup.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS2 1QG
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNUM

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