Tender

Provision of broker services and medical insurance for the British High Commission in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

08 Sep 2025 at 21:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is engaging in an open procurement process for the provision of broker services and medical insurance coverage for their staff at the British High Commission in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago. This contract, valued at £75,000, seeks services including major medical, dental, vision insurance, group life, and accidental insurance, aimed at covering fifteen to twenty of their local staff. Classified under the industry category of health insurance services, the procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 3rd October 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st January 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2028, covering multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in health insurance services, particularly those with capabilities to provide comprehensive medical insurance packages. Given its procurement method—open below threshold—it is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Companies with a proven record in servicing international locations and delivering high-quality insurance coverage might find this opportunity beneficial to expand their market reach and enhance their portfolio. By participating, businesses can leverage their expertise to support the diplomatic mission of the UK government, fostering potential long-term relationships and subsequent business prospects.

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Notice Title

Provision of broker services and medical insurance for the British High Commission in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago

Notice Description

Acquiring comprehensive major medical, dental and vision insurance coverage; group life and accidental insurance coverage; and associated services for fifteen to twenty country based staff at the British High Commission Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago. PLease contact AME.Procurement2@fco.gov.uk for more information

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8df29eba-5d05-4707-b729-0b69dfe89c5d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/786d4ab2-f6b9-4a69-8322-896ed80f9377
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Open below thershold
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66512200 - Health insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ame.procurement2@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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

Notice Documents

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