---
title: "DB Life Policy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0658da"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0658da.json"
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-0658da

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## Summary

Thirteen Housing Group Limited, a public authority operating under sub-central government, has completed the procurement process for the "DB Life Policy" service contract, with the procurement method being direct and below the competition threshold. The contract, awarded to UNUM LIMITED, a leading UK specialist in employee benefits based in Surrey, covers the provision of various insurance services, including income protection and life insurance. The procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically insurance services, and is intended for delivery across the United Kingdom. The procurement stage concluded with the contract beginning on 1st April 2025 and running until 31st March 2026, with a total contracted value amounting to £80,940.34 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the insurance sector, especially those experienced in providing group insurance products like income protection and critical illness cover. Large-scale companies, already navigating the complexities of similar direct procurement agreements, may find this tender particularly beneficial in expanding their portfolio or strengthening market presence. With a focus on enhancing employee financial protection and wellbeing, businesses that can offer competitive services in these areas are well-positioned to tackle similar opportunities in public procurement.

## 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/015536-2026 |
| 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 | £80,940 |

## 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 10:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015536-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015536-2026
  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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