Tender

Dental Insurance Scheme

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

11 Sep 2018 at 11:28

Tender

11 Sep 2018 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport has initiated a public procurement process for a Dental Insurance Scheme aimed at providing employee-funded dental insurance benefits for its permanent employees. This tender is currently in the active phase, with the tender period concluding on 24 September 2018. The contract is expected to start on 1 January 2019 and run until 31 December 2021. The estimated value of the contract is £60,000, and it falls under the classification for dental-practice services, applicable across the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the insurance and employee benefits sector, particularly those offering dental insurance products. Companies that can provide comprehensive insurance services, effective marketing materials, and the ability to engage with the Department for Transport will be well-positioned to compete. The structure of this contract being open procedure also allows for smaller enterprises to participate, encouraging a diverse range of bidders.

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Notice Title

Dental Insurance Scheme

Notice Description

The dental insurance scheme benefit will be available to all Department of Transport (Central) permanent employees. It will be fully employee funded. Cover should be available to employees' partners and families. The contract is to start on January 2019 and is expected to run until 31 December 2021. The contractor will be expected to assist the Department in the run up to the contract start date in terms of providing benefits information and marketing material for the annual flexible benefits enrolment period in November 2018. Please see attached specification for more details. SUBMITTING TENDERS The process for submitting tenders is very tightly controlled to make sure everyone is treated equally. Unfortunately this means that we cannot accept emailed tenders. Tenders can only be submitted by electronic means via the AWARD e-tendering system. Please email Costaki.costi@dft.gov.uk to obtain login details for AWARD. Additional information: Tenders can only be submitted by electronic means via the AWARD e-tendering system. Please email Costaki.costi@dft.gov.uk to obtain login details for AWARD.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0fc5ee5d-bb2f-423a-aa57-85e36652564a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56b02af1-c51e-4a11-9e6e-3d31349a2eb2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85131000 - Dental-practice services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Costaki Costi
Contact Email
costaki.costi@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07977 435445

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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