Scope
Description
The Guinness Partnership (TGP) intends to enter into a Mental Health and Wellbeing (MHD) policy with BUPA LIMITED (BUPA). This service provides healthcare cover for employees at TGP and is a commitment we have made to colleagues to provide healthcare and essential support services.
The Guinness Partnership (TGP) intends to award a contract to BUPA LIMITED for the provision of a Mental Health and Wellbeing policy. This service delivers comprehensive healthcare coverage and mental health support for TGP employees. The policy forms a core part of TGP's commitment to employee wellbeing, ensuring access to essential health services. The continuity and scope of cover provided under this policy are critical to maintaining the health and welfare support we have pledged to our workforce.
Contract 1. Mental Health and Wellbeing (MHD) Healthcare Policy
Supplier
Contract value
- £206,666.67 excluding VAT
- £248,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
10 June 2025
Contract dates
- 10 June 2025 to 31 May 2026
- 11 months, 21 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
The contract value is below £5million including VAT
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Additional or repeat goods, services or works - extension or partial replacement
TGP intends to directly award a group health MHD insurance policy contract to BUPA . This decision is justified under Schedule 5, Paragraph 7 of the Procurement Act 2023, which allows for direct award where:
"(a) a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works"
Rationale:
• BUPA is the incumbent provider of the authority's group health insurance scheme.
• The MHD policy ensures continuity of care for employees with pre-existing conditions, which would be jeopardised by switching providers.
• Transitioning to a new insurer would require re-underwriting or moratorium-based policies, potentially excluding coverage for existing conditions and causing disruption to employee health benefits.
• The authority has assessed the market and determined that no alternative provider can offer equivalent continuity and coverage without significant risk to employee welfare.
This direct award is made in compliance with Section 41 and Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Supplier
BUPA LIMITED
- Companies House: 02306135
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMNQ-3876-ZGDM
1 Angel Court
London
EC2R 7HJ
United Kingdom
Email: andy.linaker@bupa.com
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Mental Health and Wellbeing (MHD) Healthcare Policy
Contracting authority
THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
- Companies House: IP031693
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBNQ-4523-TMYT
7th Floor, 350 Euston Road
London
NW1 3AX
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@guinness.org.uk
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)