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UKDPO/00602 UK Provision of Healthcare in the US - CF Opportunity Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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21 Feb 2025 at 20:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Defence Staff United States (BDSUS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), is seeking a contractor to provide a tailored Medical and Dental Healthcare Plan for MOD and FCDO personnel and their eligible family members across all 50 States and the District of Columbia in the US. The contract is set to begin on 1st May 2026 for an initial term of three years, with optional extensions up to a total of five years. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for tender submission on 31st March 2025. The healthcare plan must provide comprehensive services equivalent to those of the UK's National Health Service (NHS). This is a competitive procedure with negotiation, categorized under health services (CPV 85100000), and the Cyber Risk Assessment for this contract is high.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in healthcare services, especially those with expertise in providing customizable medical and dental plans that meet international standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this selective procurement process, which could lead to substantial contracts and the potential for long-term engagement with the UK government. Companies with experience in handling comprehensive healthcare plans and claim processing, as well as those capable of integrating extensive medical and dental networks, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKDPO/00602 UK Provision of Healthcare in the US - CF Opportunity Notice

Notice Description

The British Defence Staff United States (BDSUS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), is seeking a tailored Medical and Dental Healthcare Plan to offer comprehensive healthcare services to MOD and FCDO personnel including their eligible family members residing across all 50 States and the District of Columbia in the US. The healthcare plan must offer complete customizability, enabling the managing team to determine the eligibility and extent of medical and dental coverage for each individual included. It is imperative that the plan delivers care equivalent to that available through the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK. This self-insured plan will provide an administration fee for claim processing and access to dental/medical networks, including discount benefits. The required 'Effective Service Date' for this plan is 1st May 2026, with an initial contract duration of three years with option's to extend for two additional one-year periods (making a total contract term of five years). The aim is to conduct a single procurement and award one contract for both BDSUS and FCDO. The Authority reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to separate the requirements and conduct individual procurements and/or award separate contracts. The Cyber Risk Assessment for this contract is High under reference RAR- 250210A17.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4078303e-41c2-42ce-ade0-9b33e3e468b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7c429f9-d096-4941-a50c-014328db7b9b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - 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
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South 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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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