Tender

Provision of International Medical Insurance

VSO INTERNATIONAL

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Tender

19 May 2022 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

VSO International is seeking tenders for the "Provision of International Medical Insurance" aimed at supporting their global workforce. The tender is currently in the 'Tender' stage, with all expressions of interest required to be submitted by 20 June 2022, at 15:00 (local UK time). The contract is set to start on 1 December 2022 and will last for a period of two years, with options to extend annually up to a maximum of five years. This procurement falls under the category of accident and health insurance services, and it encompasses locations throughout Africa and Asia, making it essential for interested providers to have extensive medical networks in these regions. The procurement method employed for this tender is a selective restricted procedure.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in medical insurance services, particularly those with capabilities to provide comprehensive coverage and cashless medical services in various international locations. Firms well-suited to compete in this tender would ideally have experience working in the healthcare insurance sector, particularly in challenging geographical regions such as Bangladesh, Kenya, and Nigeria. Participating in the online market engagement event on 9 June 2022 will allow potential bidders to gain insights into VSO's insurance requirements and establish crucial contacts that may enhance their proposal's competitiveness.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of International Medical Insurance

Notice Description

VSO is a global voluntary organisation whose mission is to bring people together to fight poverty through the lasting power of volunteering. We will be running a tender process with the intention of awarding a contract for the provision of Group International Medical Insurance for our Global Workforce. We are seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced / qualified organisations who can deliver on this requirement. Providers must be able to provide medical insurance cover in all locations and have extensive and appropriate medical provider networks in place in all locations to meet the requirements of our volunteers and staff across Africa and Asia to receive cashless medical services. We operate where we can make the most difference fighting poverty. In 2020/21 VSO delivered programmes across 29 countries. The list of countries for 2021/22 financial year includes: Bangladesh, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, eSwatini, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, and Zambia. The provision of this service is required to start on 01 Dec 2022. Market event: organisations interested in finding out more about this contract opportunity are invited to attend our online market engagement event on Thursday 09 June 2022 at 15:00 (local UK time). This will be an opportunity to learn more about VSO, hear about VSO's global medical insurance requirements, find out about the tender process and ask any questions you may have. To attend the event, please email medical@vsoint.org for details by Monday 06 June. Expressions of interest: all expressions of interest in this tender opportunity must be received by VSO by 20 June 2022 at 15:00 (local UK time) and must be submitted electronically (emailed) to the following email address: penny.prestage@vsoint.org. The EOI must include a contact name, company name, company address, phone and email address. Tender documents: tender documents will be sent to those who expressed an interest, following the close of the EOI period. Contract period: 2 years, with the option to extend on an annual basis for up to a maximum of five years (2+1+1+1). VSO reserves the right not to award a contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22ab91e9-adf2-4b8a-aa6d-23638eaf339e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66512000 - Accident and health insurance services

66512200 - Health insurance services

66512220 - Medical insurance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2022 - 30 Nov 2027 Over 5 years
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
VSO INTERNATIONAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT2 6QJ
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Norbiton
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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