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DB Life Policy

THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED

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20 Feb 2026 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

Thirteen Housing Group Limited, a public authority operating under sub-central government, has completed the procurement process for the "DB Life Policy" service contract, with the procurement method being direct and below the competition threshold. The contract, awarded to UNUM LIMITED, a leading UK specialist in employee benefits based in Surrey, covers the provision of various insurance services, including income protection and life insurance. The procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically insurance services, and is intended for delivery across the United Kingdom. The procurement stage concluded with the contract beginning on 1st April 2025 and running until 31st March 2026, with a total contracted value amounting to £80,940.34 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the insurance sector, especially those experienced in providing group insurance products like income protection and critical illness cover. Large-scale companies, already navigating the complexities of similar direct procurement agreements, may find this tender particularly beneficial in expanding their portfolio or strengthening market presence. With a focus on enhancing employee financial protection and wellbeing, businesses that can offer competitive services in these areas are well-positioned to tackle similar opportunities in public procurement.

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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-0658da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015536-2026
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
£80,940 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 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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