---
title: "Staff Absence Cover"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060380"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST"
published: "2026-01-12"
---

# Staff Absence Cover

Buyer: TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060380

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## Summary

The procurement process for 'Staff Absence Cover' was initiated by the Truro & Penwith Academy Trust, a well-established multi-academy trust based in Truro, United Kingdom. This contract, fully awarded and valued at GBP 177,942.24, involves providing insurance services categorized under CPV 66510000. The procurement was explicitly tailored for 30 primary schools located in Cornwall, UKK3 region. The process took the form of an award without prior publication of a call for competition, signifying a limited procurement method. The contract reached completion with the signing on 21st July 2025, following a mini-competition and a call-off under an existing framework agreement, starting the award stage as of the report date, 12th January 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the insurance services industry, particularly those experienced in staff absence management and capable of handling a large multi-academy trust. Companies like SAS Mutual CIC, which won the contract, demonstrated the capability to provide tailored insurance solutions conducive to managing staff outages efficiently. Businesses that can present competitive bids in price and possess the flexibility to accommodate school-specific needs, along with the readiness to adapt to extension options, are particularly well-suited to succeed in similar procurement opportunities. The process underscores the potential for growth by establishing partnerships with educational institutions to provide specialized services within the public sector framework.

## Notice

Staff Absence Insurance or Discretionary Mutual arrangement for managing staff absence for 30 primary schools located in Cornwall.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Staff Absence Insurance or Discretionary Mutual arrangement for managing staff absence for 30 primary schools located in Cornwall.

Options: 2 * 12 month extension options at Contracting Authority's sole discretion

### Procurement Information

This contract is awarded following a mini-comp and is a call-off under an existing framework agreement that was originally advertised and awarded in compliance with PCR 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002179-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £177,942 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST |
| Locality | THREEMILESTONE, TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR4 9LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Threemilestone & Chacewater |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAS MUTUAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66510000 - Insurance services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2026 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002179-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.tpacademytrust.org/

## Provenance

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