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Contract Extension - US Benefits - Dental

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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10 May 2021 at 16:44

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking to extend a contract for optional dental coverage for Country Based Staff and their dependents, under the title "Contract Extension - US Benefits - Dental." This procurement falls under the medical insurance services category, with an allocated budget of £276,327. The contract extension period will commence on 1st April 2021 and conclude on 31st March 2022. This tender is currently in the Award stage, with the award notice published on 10th May 2021, after the tender period ended on 31st March 2021, indicating a timely approach for interested parties.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing insurance services, particularly those that specialise in dental coverage tailored to expatriates or international staff. Companies that can offer flexible and comprehensive dental insurance solutions, especially those with a strong understanding of the needs of overseas staff, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With the backing of a reputable buyer like the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, winning this tender could lead to further engagements and a stronger foothold within the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Extension - US Benefits - Dental

Notice Description

Provision of optional dental coverage for Country Based Staff and their dependents. Contract Extension. One of a suite of Staff benefits in the US extended for one year only. PIN for new opportunity posted to Find a Tender

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ce907d86-d9e4-44da-8942-36fda3dcf254
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19ecef9d-e314-4224-9f11-d3bd4855c9de
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Contract Extension
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
£276,327 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£276,327 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIGNA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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