--- title: "CA8216 - Staff Absence Protection & Reimbursement Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1ce7b3f4-f1fb-4f3d-8c5c-66e0e3ed2bc3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1ce7b3f4-f1fb-4f3d-8c5c-66e0e3ed2bc3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ce7b3f4-f1fb-4f3d-8c5c-66e0e3ed2bc3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ce7b3f4-f1fb-4f3d-8c5c-66e0e3ed2bc3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (CPC)" published: "2021-05-04" --- # CA8216 - Staff Absence Protection & Reimbursement Framework Buyer: CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (CPC) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ce7b3f4-f1fb-4f3d-8c5c-66e0e3ed2bc3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1ce7b3f4-f1fb-4f3d-8c5c-66e0e3ed2bc3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ce7b3f4-f1fb-4f3d-8c5c-66e0e3ed2bc3.json) ## Summary The Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for Staff Absence Protection and Reimbursement, specifically aimed at providing reimbursement for staff absence costs for its members. This procurement, identified as CA8216, is classified under insurance services and has an estimated contract value of £60 million. The tender was published on 21st January 2021 and has a tender period that concluded on 24th February 2021. The contract itself is set to commence on 3rd May 2021 and will run until 2nd May 2024, catering primarily to educational institutions throughout the UK, including schools and further education colleges. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the insurance and risk management sectors to expand their services. Companies that specialise in staff absence insurance or have expertise in managing employee absence are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. As the framework is designed for CPC Member Schools, Academies, and associated educational establishments, suppliers offering tailored solutions for educational organisations could particularly benefit from this procurement process. ## Notice The CPC is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement of preferred providers of Staff Absence Protection whom are able to provide reimbursement of staff absence costs for CPC Members.\ The Framework Agreement is expected to be of primary interest to CPC Member Schools and Academies in any part of the UK but all CPC members will be eligible to access the framework including further education colleges/institutions, universities, sixth forms, academies, schools, museums and other similar organisations. Local Authorities may also wish to use the resulting framework when procuring on behalf of Educational Establishments. CPC Member details are available here: https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php\ Future members of the CPC will be from the education sector, with details available here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools\ \ Includes Lots: \ Lot 1: Staff Absence Insurance\ Lot 2: Discretionary Mutual arrangement for managing staff absence\ \ To access this competition: \ \ Registered:\ Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA8216.\ \ Not registered:\ Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA8216 as the reason for registration. \ \ Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c6bd438-9763-4228-a537-733fe5043619 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Jan 2021 | | Contract period | 23 May 2021 - 23 May 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (CPC) | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M6 6AJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Pendleton & Charlestown | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 6 | | Supplier names | ABSENCE PROTECTION; HARRINGTON BATES; SCHOOLS ADVISORY SERVICE; TEACHER ABSENCE; THE EDUCATION MUTUAL; TOWERGATE INSURANCE BROKERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66510000 - Insurance services ## Release History - 4 May 2021 at 12:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c6bd438-9763-4228-a537-733fe5043619 - 21 Jan 2021 at 18:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c6bd438-9763-4228-a537-733fe5043619 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c6bd438-9763-4228-a537-733fe5043619 21st January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://suppliers.multiquote.com - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools - https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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