---
title: "DB Life Policy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0658d8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-20"
---

# DB Life Policy

Buyer: THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0658d8

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "DB Life Policy" has been concluded by Thirteen Housing Group Limited, a public authority in Middlesbrough, UK. This procurement, identified by the code THIR 25 320, falls under the industry category of insurance services and utilised a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to UNUM LIMITED, a large service supplier in the UK, for a period starting on 1 April 2025 and ending on 31 March 2026. The contract was signed on 31 March 2025 and has been active since its award, with the associated services contributing to the financial and employee well-being of businesses.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the insurance sector, particularly those offering comprehensive employee benefits services such as Income Protection, Life Insurance, and Critical Illness Cover. With a gross contract value of £82,220.04, this contract highlights the demand for specialised service providers and underscores the chance for businesses to expand their reach in the public sector. Companies that can deliver tailored insurance solutions and demonstrate reliability stand to benefit from similar future procurements by sub-central government authorities like Thirteen Housing Group Limited.

## Notice

Unum Limited is a leading UK specialist provider of employee benefits, offering financial protection and health/wellbeing services to businesses and their employees. They primarily offer group insurance products, including Income Protection, Life Insurance, Critical Illness Cover, and Dental Insurance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015534-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,361 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS2 1QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66510000 - Insurance services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2026 at 10:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015534-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015534-2026
  20th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.thirteengroup.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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