Award

Insurance Services

MET OFFICE

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Award

16 Nov 2020 at 16:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Met Office seeking to award a contract for health insurance services for overseas employees. The contract, valued at £14,375, is categorised under the CPV code 66512200, specifically for health insurance services. The procurement method utilised was a direct approach through a single tender action, which was below the threshold for competitive tendering. The contract period commenced on 1st July 2020 and is set to conclude on 30th June 2021. The tender period ended on 25th June 2020, with the final award being officially published on 16th November 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), specialising in health insurance services. Companies with experience in providing tailored insurance solutions for overseas employees would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. As government contracts often support local businesses, there exists potential for growth and increased visibility within the public sector through successful participation in such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Insurance Services

Notice Description

Health insurance services for overseas employees.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a066550-4b92-4efc-8b24-08cd88bc20a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31ac0bbe-0a05-4cb6-8a07-bd4258b7101f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66512200 - Health insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,375 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,375 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALIX INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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