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title: "CPU 5989 Schools Absence Insurance"
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buyer: "NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL"
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# CPU 5989 Schools Absence Insurance

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7164e28c-538f-44d0-aa23-500fdb957183

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Nottingham City Council has culminated in the award of the "CPU 5989 Schools Absence Insurance" contract. This tender, classified under Financial and Insurance Services (CPV 66000000), is aimed at providing staff absence insurance across 102 learning establishments within Nottingham City boundaries, located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open procedure, over the threshold, indicating transparency and wide accessibility. The award was published on 17th December 2025, with the contract period running from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2028. Nottingham City Council, the buying organisation, engaged Sovereign Risk Management Limited as the supplier for this procurement, demonstrating active supplier involvement in the award stage.

This tender offers a significant business growth opportunity within the financial and insurance services sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which Nottingham City Council deems suitable for this contract. The wide scope of insurance coverage for multiple schools ensures a steady stream of services over a three-year period, presenting a lucrative proposition for businesses specialising in insurance services. Companies with capabilities in educational insurance policy provision and effective risk management strategies would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The focus on supporting learning establishments within a defined region underscores opportunities for regional business development and partnership building.

## Notice

Nottingham City Council is looking to establish a provider of staff absence insurance to its schools and academies, in total a maximum of some 102 learning establishments within Nottingham City boundaries.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f9f0b11-abb5-43f7-bce0-eb8029c2b592 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,229,675 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,229,675 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOVEREIGN RISK MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f9f0b11-abb5-43f7-bce0-eb8029c2b592

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f9f0b11-abb5-43f7-bce0-eb8029c2b592
  17th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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