Planning

Provision of Group Life Insurance

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

28 Oct 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is planning to procure Group Life Insurance for its staff. This tender, currently in the planning stage, falls under the services category in the education industry. The procurement process is taking place in Glasgow, UK, with key dates including an interest notation deadline of 1st October 2024 and a future notice date set for 29th November 2024. Potential suppliers should expect a need for flexibility, as the coverage group size may fluctuate over the contract term. The university demands a provider with a simple claims process and high levels of supplier support and training for its staff.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for insurance providers looking to expand their service footprint within the educational sector. Businesses offering robust group life insurance services, particularly those with experience in handling fluctuating group sizes and providing comprehensive claims support, will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Providers capable of delivering prompt responses and support, including training for the University's staff, will have a competitive edge. Engaging with this procurement process can open doors to long-term cooperation and expansion in the university market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Group Life Insurance

Notice Description

The University is looking into the potential of procuring Group Life Insurance for staff.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is looking into the potential of procuring Group Life Insurance for staff. The University is seeking notes of interest from suppliers who can provide this type of insurance for an initial group with the potential for the number of people covered by the policy to fluctuate over the term of the contract. The University expect that the supplier will be able to offer, as a minimum: - a simple claims process with appropriate levels of support throughout the process - prompt response times - provide support and guidance as well as address general queries - training to University staff on the claims process Please note your interest by the 01/10/2024. The University may follow up with a questionnaire or request further engagement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000781411
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516995
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Nov 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kirstie.higgins@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7811592949

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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