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10 Jun 2026 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process under consideration involves Thirteen Housing Group Limited, located in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom. They have completed the tender titled "DC Pension - Life Assurance Policy," categorised under financial and insurance services. This contract falls under the "services" industry category and was undertaken using a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The process has reached the award stage with the contract currently active, initially signed on 20th March 2026. The contract runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, spanning various regions across the United Kingdom.

This direct award creates significant opportunities for businesses offering financial and insurance services, particularly those capable of fulfiling a framework agreement with a focus on life assurance policies. The awarded supplier, UNUM LIMITED, is a large-scale organisation, indicating that businesses of a similar scale and expertise might find themselves well-suited for such procurement opportunities. Engaging in such contracts can bolster a company's portfolio and expand its reach across multiple UK regions, potentially creating further growth possibilities in the public sector.

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Notice Title

DC Pension - Life Assurance Policy

Notice Description

Direct Award via Internal framework for Pension - Life Assurance Policy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b16c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054579-2026
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

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,994 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20263 months 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
THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

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