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Provision of Group Life Assurance

NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL

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14 Apr 2026 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Nursing and Midwifery Council, a central government public authority based in London, has completed a procurement process for the provision of Group Life Assurance services. This process was conducted without competition, below the threshold, using a direct procurement method. The contract, identified as "NMC-1024," commenced on 1st April 2026 and will end on 31st March 2027. It involves a service contract valued at £12,000 gross, with £10,000 net, and has been awarded to ISIO Group Limited. The procurement targeted the insurance sector, more specifically life insurance services, and is relevant to business entities located within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the insurance brokerage sector, particularly those specialising in life assurance, to understand market requirements and streamline their offerings according to public authority needs. Large-scale firms with a regional presence in the United Kingdom, such as ISIO Group Limited, may find similar opportunities beneficial for growth as they offer specialised services matching the criteria of governmental procurement for life insurance. The contract highlights the scope for providing services directly within governmental frameworks without extensive competition, suggesting potential for gaining strategic access to central government contracts in related sectors.

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Notice Title

Provision of Group Life Assurance

Notice Description

Purchase of life assurance via Insurance Broker. NMC were unable to obtain quotes from their contracted Insurance Broker. The contract value indicated for Insurance Brokerage Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0681b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033625-2026
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

66511000 - Life insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1B 1PZ
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ISIO GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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