--- title: "Group Life Assurance brokerage services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7c325bca-9087-4317-9068-b8cb83d2dd81" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7c325bca-9087-4317-9068-b8cb83d2dd81" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c325bca-9087-4317-9068-b8cb83d2dd81.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c325bca-9087-4317-9068-b8cb83d2dd81.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)" published: "2020-03-23" --- # Group Life Assurance brokerage services Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c325bca-9087-4317-9068-b8cb83d2dd81 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7c325bca-9087-4317-9068-b8cb83d2dd81) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c325bca-9087-4317-9068-b8cb83d2dd81.json) ## Summary The General Medical Council (GMC) is currently seeking a broker for Group Life Assurance brokerage services, aimed at providing group life assurance benefits to approximately 1,400 staff members. This procurement is classified under insurance brokerage services and falls under the services category. The tender period is set to conclude on 27 April 2020, with the contract expected to start on 8 June 2020 and run until 7 June 2023. The GMC operates five office locations across the UK: London, Manchester, Cardiff, Belfast, and Edinburgh, necessitating that service providers can deliver throughout the entire region. An open procurement method is being employed, allowing various suppliers to participate in the tendering process. This tender presents significant opportunities for insurance brokerage businesses looking to expand their client base, particularly those with expertise in group life assurance and an established track record of delivering value-for-money services. Companies that specialise in assessing the group life assurance market, including those capable of evaluating claims history and providing informed recommendations, would be particularly well-suited for this contract. The tight timelines set by the GMC further underscore the need for brokers who can efficiently navigate the procurement process and meet the specified delivery requirements. ## Notice The GMC wishes to provide group life assurance benefits to its staff as one of its employee benefits. The benefits will provide cover for the majority of staff who are currently members of the GMC Group Personal Pension plan, estimated at 1,400 individuals. This is an existing employee benefit and our current contract ends on 1 July 2020.We are looking for a broker to support us in securing a group life assurance provider who will deliver a high-quality service whilst ensuring that we get best value for money.The GMC has five office locations in the UK: London, Manchester, Cardiff, Belfast and Edinburgh so any group life assurance insurer recommended must be able to deliver services throughout the UK.The broker must be able to deliver the work to tight timescales in order to meet our 1 July 2020 renewal date.The broker should have expertise in assessing the group life assurance market, the ability to provide an assessment of the market based on our claims history and offer recommendations on options that we should consider so that we can make informed decisions whilst ensuring value for money. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5532010e-c8e6-47b3-a663-6a939852d76a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Jun 2020 - 7 Jun 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M3 3AW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLI London, TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66518100 - Insurance brokerage services ## Release History - 23 Mar 2020 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5532010e-c8e6-47b3-a663-6a939852d76a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5532010e-c8e6-47b3-a663-6a939852d76a 23rd March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR159516 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.gmc-uk.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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