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title: "Provision of a Group Life Master Trust"
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# Provision of a Group Life Master Trust

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eda96b29-fda8-4960-a385-8fecb1cd5c18

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of a Group Life Master Trust" under the PFB3038NW Employee Benefits Framework. This contract, classified under life insurance services, has been awarded to AVIVA LIFE & PENSIONS UK LIMITED for a maximum value of £700,000 over a contract period from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2032. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is currently set as 'award', with the award published on 15 January 2026. The delivery addresses for this contract are extensive, covering numerous territories and countries worldwide, ensuring a broad service impact.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in life insurance services, particularly those accustomed to handling extensive portfolio management across multiple territories. Large-scale enterprises equipped to provide comprehensive employee benefits solutions are best positioned to leverage this contract for business growth. The successful integration into such a framework could enhance their service offerings and foster long-term partnerships, emphasising global reach and logistical capabilities in insurance solutions. Despite the contract being awarded to a large supplier, other similar opportunities in this sector could arise, prompting SMEs in related industries to align with larger firms or prepare for future tenders.

## Notice

This contract has been awarded under the PFB3038NW Employee Benefits Framework Lot 2 via direct award. The contract provides for a Group Life Master Trust arrangement deliver death in service benefits for the NOC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca268583-7f1f-481d-8280-75abea7f60e1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £700,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 3ZH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AVIVA LIFE & PENSIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66511000 - Life insurance services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2026 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca268583-7f1f-481d-8280-75abea7f60e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca268583-7f1f-481d-8280-75abea7f60e1
  15th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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