Award

International Emergency Medical Assistance Services

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jun 2023 at 08:35

Tender

08 Feb 2023 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has awarded a contract for "International Emergency Medical Assistance Services" to Healix International Limited. The procurement process involved an open procedure with a tender period ending on 10th March 2023. The contract is valued at £1,250,000 GBP and has a duration from 1st June 2023 to 31st May 2028. The services procurement category falls under medical insurance services.

This contract by the BBC presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the medical assistance industry to provide emergency services to BBC employees and freelancers travelling overseas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly appealing. Businesses need to understand the specific requirements outlined by the BBC, such as pre-deployment reports and assistance during medical emergencies, to compete effectively for this contract.

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Notice Title

International Emergency Medical Assistance Services

Notice Description

This was a retender of the international emergency medical assistance contract as the current contract expired at the end of May 2023 with no further options to extend. The service provides advice and assistance to BBC employees and freelancers travelling overseas on BBC business. The service will include the provision of assistance in the event of a medical emergency. - e.g. advice on where to find medical assistance and remote intervention into the provision of appropriate care, settling medical bills directly wherever possible and/or arranging medical evacuation. The service also provide pre-deployment reports for territories to which BBC personnel may be deployed, highlighting notable local risks and giving useful emergency information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-28cd25e3-2ce2-4cfa-ba07-becb8c824c00
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a93415df-47c4-4d64-953c-1cd82cf5384d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66512220 - Medical insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 31 May 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)
Contact Name
Kevin Waters
Contact Email
kevin.waters@bbc.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1A 1AA
Post Town
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
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALIX INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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