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title: "Health insurance for UKRI"
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# Health insurance for UKRI

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a25b1d12-8569-47ec-80a7-8f16223a3de3

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## Summary

The procurement process is managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the contract titled "Health insurance for UKRI". This service contract falls under the health services industry category (CPV code 85100000) and was initiated via a direct procurement method due to the technical nature of the requirement, resulting in a single source action. The contract was awarded for a total value of £135,100, with the contract period starting on 5th May 2020 and concluding on 2nd June 2020. The tender period ended on 4th May 2020, with the award notice published on 16th June 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health insurance sector, particularly those capable of providing tailored insurance solutions for large organisations. Given the nature of the procurement process, companies with experience in direct tender actions and a strong understanding of health service requirements will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process may help businesses expand their client base by establishing partnerships with public organisations like UK Shared Business Services Limited.

## Notice

This contract is for the purchase of health insurance from Cigna Global Health Benefits from May 2020 to June 2020 for EPSRC. The sourcing of this requirement was undertaken using a single source action, non-ojeu and was approved through regulation 32, b, 2, ii - competition is absent for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/364a6292-f0f8-4360-abff-f5a856b8ae21 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 May 2020 - 2 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,100 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIGNA GLOBAL HEALTH BENEFITS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2020 at 06:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/364a6292-f0f8-4360-abff-f5a856b8ae21

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/364a6292-f0f8-4360-abff-f5a856b8ae21
  16th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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