---
title: "Staff Absence Protection & Reimbursement Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028c54"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (CPC)"
published: "2021-05-04"
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# Staff Absence Protection & Reimbursement Framework

Buyer: CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (CPC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028c54

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## Summary

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) is conducting a complete procurement process for a "Staff Absence Protection & Reimbursement Framework" that primarily serves the education sector, including schools, academies, and further education institutions across the UK. The procurement is classified under services, specifically insurance services (CPV code 66510000). The open procedure allows participation from various providers, with a tender period that concluded on 24 February 2021. Notably, the total estimated value of the framework agreement is £60 million, structured into two lots focusing on Staff Absence Insurance and a Discretionary Mutual arrangement, both actively seeking proposals from suppliers.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant prospect for businesses in the insurance and educational services sectors. Companies specialising in insurance solutions tailored for educational institutions, especially those with capabilities to manage staff absence costs, would find this tender particularly aligned with their offerings. Additionally, local authorities managing educational establishments could also benefit from leveraging the framework. Given the potential for substantial contracts and the inclusion of preferred providers within the CPC network, this is an advantageous opportunity for both large firms and SMEs seeking to expand their reach within the education sector.

## 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

### Lot Information

Staff Absence Insurance

Staff Absence Insurance

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x12 month(s)

Discretionary Mutual arrangement for managing staff absence

Discretionary Mutual arrangement for managing staff absence

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x12 month(s)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009565-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (CPC) |
| Additional buyers | EDUCATION |
| 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 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009565-2021
- 21 Jan 2021 at 18:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001278-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.absenceprotection.co.uk
- http://www.educationmutual.co.uk
- http://www.harringtonbates.com
- http://www.schooladvice.co.uk
- http://www.teacherabsence.co.uk
- http://www.thecpc.ac.uk
- http://www.towergate.com
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools
- https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php

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