Scope
Reference
GSV4095
Description
The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons funds and administers a Death in Service Scheme for Members' staff. All staff employed by MPs permanently or on fixed term contracts longer than 3 months, who are aged between 16 and 75, are automatically covered. The scheme provides a lump sum payment of two times your annual salary if a member of MP's staff were to die whilst still employed.
Contract 2. Death in Service Insurance for MPs Staff
Supplier
Contract value
- £659,217.40 excluding VAT
- £659,217.40 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
11 November 2025
Contract dates
- 12 November 2025 to 31 October 2027
- 1 year, 11 months, 19 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 66511000 - Life insurance services
- 66510000 - Insurance services
Contract locations
- UKI32 - Westminster
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Extreme and unavoidable urgency
Insurance is required to cover any death in service of MP's staff.
Supplier
Aviva Life & Pensions UK Ltd
- Companies House: 03253947
Aviva Group Protection PO Box 3240
Norwich
NR1 3ZF
United Kingdom
Email: groupprotection@aviva.com
Region: UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Death in Service Insurance for MPs Staff
Contracting authority
Corporate Officer of the House of Commons
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQCD-6982-LPZW
Parliament Square
LONDON
SW1A 0AA
United Kingdom
Email: pcd@parliament.uk
Website: https://www.parliament.uk/
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government