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04 Aug 2026 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office, a central government public authority, based in London, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "CPT_26_42 - Interim Life Insurance" aimed at securing Group Life Insurance cover for its employees. This award, concluded on the 4th of August, 2026, followed a direct procurement method without competition, designated as below the threshold. The contract was signed on the 30th of June, 2026, and became active on the 23rd of July, 2026, with an anticipated end date on the 22nd of July, 2027. The location for the service provision is within the UK, and the main category for this tender relates to services, specifically insurance services.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in insurance services to provide solutions in the public sector. Although the contract in question was a single tender action focused on an interim arrangement, such opportunities could suit large businesses with the capacity to quickly arrange comprehensive employee insurance cover. Companies within the insurance sector looking to expand their portfolio in government contracts, especially ones proficient in tailoring insurance solutions, would find this tender quite aligned with their growth strategies. It might also pave the way for engagement in future procurement bids as the NAO seeks a longer-term insurance solution.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CPT_26_42 - Interim Life Insurance

Notice Description

The NAO conducted a Single Tender Action for the provision of Group Life Insurance cover for employees. This contract has been awarded as an interim arrangement to ensure continuity of cover whilst the NAO completes a procurement process for a longer-term solution. The contract value reflects the annual premium paid. The contract may end before the expiry date stated if replacement cover is implemented, with any eligible premium refund applied in accordance with the policy terms.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dba9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073856-2026
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
£55,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2026 - 22 Jul 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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South 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
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVIVA HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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