---
title: "Scottish Canals-Life Insurance Cover"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000681994"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH CANALS"
published: "2022-07-05"
---

# Scottish Canals-Life Insurance Cover

Buyer: SCOTTISH CANALS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000681994

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## Summary

Scottish Canals is seeking to appoint a Life Insurance provider to deliver Group Risk cover, with the tender titled "Scottish Canals-Life Insurance Cover". This procurement falls under the services category and takes place in Glasgow, UK. The open procurement method indicates a competitive bidding process, inviting various suppliers to participate. The tender period concluded on 25th February 2022, after which the award period commenced. The contract, valued at £171,070, was awarded to MetLife on 29th March 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the insurance sector, particularly those specialising in life and group risk coverage. Firms that offer comprehensive claims handling services and bereavement support, as well as those capable of matching existing scheme specifications, will be well-positioned to compete. The active contract duration of approximately three years allows for sustained engagement from interested providers seeking to establish or expand their foothold in the public sector market.

## Notice

Scottish Canals is looking to appoint a Life Insurance provider to provide Group Risk cover.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The objective of this ITT is to appoint a Life Insurance provider to provide Group Risk cover and undertake the following tasks. Match or better the current scheme specification. Provide a robust claims handling service including bereavement support for any affected by a claim. Provide a minimum of a 2-year fixed unit rate

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453139 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £171,070 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH CANALS |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Canal |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66511000 - Life insurance services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453139
- 9 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440215

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440215
  Scottish Canals-Life Insurance Cover - Scottish Canals is looking to appoint a Life Insurance provider to provide Group Risk cover.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453139
  Scottish Canals-Life Insurance Cover - Scottish Canals is looking to appoint a Life Insurance provider to provide Group Risk cover.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scottishcanals.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000681994
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/toolkit/dashboard/dashboard.do?_ncp=1643897252160.39600-1

## Provenance

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