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Insurance Services

MET OFFICE

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16 Nov 2020 at 16:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Met Office, seeking insurance services specifically for health coverage of overseas employees. This contract, titled "Insurance Services," falls under the services category within the health insurance sector, classified under CPV code 66512200. The procurement method used was a direct approach with a single tender action below the threshold, and it was completed with a contract value of £55,600. The tender period ended on 25 June 2020, while the contract commenced on 1 July 2020 and is set to conclude on 30 June 2021, with the service being provided in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those within the health insurance sector, to engage in similar contracts with public organisations. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find themselves particularly well-suited to compete for future tenders of this nature, given the contract's focus on providing specialised health insurance services. Interested businesses should consider leveraging their expertise in insurance solutions to meet specific needs of public sector clients and explore avenues for growth in government contracting.

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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-b5fd17-67b95400-c672-4ffc-8ae2-f3a6ec3a398e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5137af69-a3b2-44dd-b08d-8c19e3416dcc
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66512200 - Health insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,625 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 INSURANCE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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