Planning

Global Medical Broker RFI

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Planning

11 Aug 2020 at 12:49

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently in the planning stage of the "Global Medical Broker RFI" procurement process, aimed at sourcing insurance brokerage services. This initiative falls under the insurance services industry category, particularly focusing on insurance brokerage and agency services. The procurement process is set to engage potential suppliers until 25th August 2020, which marks the end date for expressing interest in this opportunity. This tender is crucial for the BBC as it seeks to provide adequate medical insurance in locations where state-provided coverage is insufficient, thereby supporting employee well-being and compliance with local regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in insurance brokerage and related services, as the BBC is looking for a partner to enhance its offerings and competitiveness. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in international insurance could find themselves well-positioned to bid for this contract. By participating in this procurement, suitable firms can potentially expand their market presence and contribute to the BBC's mission to attract and retain top talent through supportive health insurance solutions across various regions, including British Overseas Territories and Europe.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Global Medical Broker RFI

Notice Description

It is the BBC's position to provide medical insurance, matched to local market practice, in countries where the state does not provide adequate cover. This is a key lever in the attraction and retention of talent outside of the UK, allows the BBC to have a competitive offering and is a statutory requirement in several countries. The BBC does not have the same recognition as an employer outside of the UK and in and the organisations with which we compete for talent do widely offer this benefit. The BBC wishes to drive simplification, efficiency and cost saving whilst at the same time continuing to support the wellbeing of employees and being a key driver in the attraction and retention of the best talent and the best leaders in the industry In several countries medical insurance is a statutory requirement and the BBC must be compliant with local legislation. In other locations this is market practice as healthcare systems do not always provide adequate cover and in some countries, there is no state health system in place. The BBC are seeking a broker to: 1. benchmark the current provision against market and local regulatory practice 2. provide recommendations as to the appropriate level of cover for each market and is compliant 3. run a market review exercise and provide the BBC with the most competitive and suitable terms available in the market Additional information: Please register your interest in this RFI by taking the following steps: 1 - Register your company on the BravoSolution e-Tendering portal (this is only required once): 1.1 Go to https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk 1.2 - Click the link on the login page to register. 1.3 Accept the terms and conditions and click 'Continue'. 1.4 - Enter your correct business and user details. 1.5 - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete. 1.6 - You will shortly receive an email with your temporary password. 2 - Express an interest in the tender: 2.1 - Login to the portal with the username/password. 2.2 - Click the 'PQQs/ITTs Open to all Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier). 2.3 - Click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content. 2.4 - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your 'My PQQs/My ITTs page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only. 2.5 - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ITT Details' box. 3. Responding to the tender: 3.1 - Click 'My Response' under PQQ/ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). 3.2 - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. 3.3 - Note the deadline for completion, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ITT. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). 3.4 You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance, please consult the online help, or contact the Bravo e-Tendering help desk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6548b3af-4aa0-4afb-8e3e-2c9333ae760a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93579797-82c6-433e-a101-bced8d342786
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

66518000 - Insurance brokerage and agency services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Aug 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W12 7TQ
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Electoral Ward
College Park & Old Oak
Westminster Constituency
Ealing Central and Acton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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