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title: "Private Medical Insurance (PMI)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05eb5c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORBIT GROUP LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-24"
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# Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

Buyer: ORBIT GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eb5c

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Orbit Group Limited, located in Coventry, involves the provision of Private Medical Insurance (PMI) services as part of employee benefits. The procurement falls under the services category within the health insurance industry and spans several regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. The tender process employed a direct award method to Aviva Insurance Limited due to urgent requirements for maintaining continuity of insurance cover. With the procurement stage marked as 'Award', the necessary contract was signed on 10th December 2025 and is valid until 10th December 2026, ensuring seamless insurance provisions, aligned with public authority obligations at a sub-central government level as per legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the insurance sector, particularly those capable of delivering large-scale health insurance services. Firms like Aviva, that demonstrate adeptness in rapidly responding to direct awards and fulfilling urgent contract requirements, are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. With a contract value of £780,935.64, the procurement process offers a substantial revenue potential and client engagement in the health insurance domain. Businesses looking to expand their insurance service capabilities and with an established track record in health services can find growth opportunities by aligning with the procurement needs of organisations such as Orbit Group Limited that have a strong focus on comprehensive employee welfare.

## Notice

Provision of Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for staff which forms part of our employee benefits obligations to Orbit colleagues who opt in for the benefit.

### Procurement Information

This contract was awarded on the grounds of urgency due to the need to maintain continuity of Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for Orbit colleagues enrolled for PMI as part of their employee benefits, as per Transparency Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05eb5c. This insurance forms a commitment of Orbit's to its enrolled colleagues. The existing PMI policy is due to expire imminently, and any lapse in cover could result in a risk to our colleagues welfare. Orbit engaged the Employee Benefits Collective (EBC) LLP to complete a market exercise specifically for Orbit's Private Medical Cover. EBC engaged a number of insurance providers to invite pricing to provide cover. The responses from those who responded was benchmarked to provide Orbit with a understanding of whether its renewal terms for its existing cover represented value for money. A direct award was necessary to ensure uninterrupted provision of the expiring insurance cover. Orbit will re-procure a new contract for the future provision of this insurance cover in 2026, with the new contract to commence when this 1 year contract expires. PLEASE NOTE - only 1 contract has been awarded. Notice template enforced a 2nd contract to be added to allow notice to published. So contract details published twice but only one contract awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016691-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2025 - 10 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £780,935 |
| Contracts value | £780,935 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORBIT GROUP LIMITED |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV3 2SU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Wyken |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AVIVA INSURANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66512200 - Health insurance services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 22:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016691-2026
- 28 Nov 2025 at 16:19 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078233-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016691-2026
  24th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078233-2025
  28th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.orbit.org.uk
- https://www.aviva.co.uk/business/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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