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Private medical insurance brokerage services

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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02 Oct 2019 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking a broker for private medical insurance services through an open tender process. The procurement, titled "Private medical insurance brokerage services", is primarily targeting the healthcare services industry and is based in the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 7 June 2019, with the awarded contract starting on 12 July 2019 and running until 11 July 2022. The total value of the contract is £400,000. GMC has been providing this employee benefit to its staff since 1997, serving approximately 815 out of 1400 staff members.

This procurement presents an opportunity for brokers and insurance service providers to expand their client base within the public sector. Companies specialising in medical insurance and those with the capacity to deliver high-quality services at competitive rates will be particularly well-suited to participate. Given the GMC's established presence and commitment to employee well-being, successful bidders can gain a foothold in the lucrative market of public employee benefits and further enhance their business portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Private medical insurance brokerage services

Notice Description

We are looking for a broker to support us in securing a private medical insurance provider who will deliver a high-quality service whilst ensuring that we get best value for money.The GMC provides private medical insurance to its staff as one of its employee benefits. It is an optional benefit which approximately 815 of our total 1400 staff have opted into. We have provided this employee benefit since 1997. Our current brokerage contract ends on 31 August 2019.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a071d39-62ec-4188-9b0d-0af21482feaf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50c55d4c-c8ca-4ff0-b7fb-ea71bbbfd91b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jul 2019 - 11 Jul 2022 3-4 years
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
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M3 3AW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLI London, TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERCER

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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