Tender

PRN004446 - Provision of Health Cash Plan Scheme

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL

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31 Oct 2024 at 10:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) is seeking quotations for the provision of a Health Cash Plan Scheme for its employees, covering up to 850 staff for a minimum of 12 months starting from 1st January 2025, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months in total. The procurement is managed via the NFRS eprocurement portal, with the submission deadline set for 15th November 2024 at 12:00 PM. The tender is classified under CPV code 75122000 for administrative healthcare services and includes additional classifications such as miscellaneous health services, health insurance services, and other health services. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, suitable for SMEs, and the services will be delivered primarily in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. BlueLight Commercial, representing NFRS, handles the buying process and contact person Richard Henshaw is available for further queries.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health insurance and healthcare service provision to expand their market reach. The contract not only provides a steady revenue stream over a minimum of 12 months but also includes potential extensions of up to two additional years. Companies specialising in health benefits and insurance services, particularly SMEs with expertise in healthcare cash plans, are well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. Successfully securing this tender could enhance the winning firm's portfolio and credibility within the public sector health services domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PRN004446 - Provision of Health Cash Plan Scheme

Notice Description

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) offers a Healthcare Cash Plan for its employees as part of its benefits package. NFRS pay for basic level membership which incorporates reimbursement of dental, optical, therapy and consultation fees (as a minimum). Employees can pay for higher level benefits, but this would be direct debit. NFRS is seeking quotations for provision of cover for up to 850 employees for a minimum of 12 months from 1st January 2025, with an option to extend for a further 12 + 12 months. Please note that NFRS use the professional advice of 'Partners &' in assessing the tender returns and the scheme is managed by Partners&, Client Director. This procurement is being undertaken via the NFRS eprocurement portal In-Tend. Documents are available to download free of charge via the following link, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/notts-fire/aspx/Home All queries and submissions should me made via the eprocurement portal by the closing date and time. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-17a1afe0-bba7-4bae-a246-f90ac159c524
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b32626f9-0870-4859-b070-a1a1b9ab0578
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

66512200 - Health insurance services

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 30 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG5 8PD
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Bestwood St Albans
Westminster Constituency
Gedling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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