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Provision of Medical and Group Life Insurance at the British High Commission Nairobi

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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28 Mar 2025 at 12:12

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has awarded a contract for the provision of medical and group life insurance services at the British High Commission Nairobi. This procurement, categorised under medical insurance services (CPV code 66512220), was conducted through an open procedure above threshold. The tender was published with a deadline on 6th January 2025, with the contract period extending from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The awarded contract is valued at GBP 1,991,843, and the contract was awarded to Zamara Risk and Insurance on 17th March 2025, with an official notice published on 28th March 2025.

This tender provides a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the insurance sector, particularly those specialising in comprehensive medical and life insurance services. Large insurance firms capable of providing extensive coverage for staff and their dependents, including 24-hour Work Injury Benefits Act (WIBA) insurance, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Establishing partnerships with prominent entities like the FCDO can enhance reputation and open further avenues for large-scale, government-related projects, fostering business expansion and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Medical and Group Life Insurance at the British High Commission Nairobi

Notice Description

BHC Nairobi, is looking for a suitable Medical and Group Life (Inclusive of WIBA 24 hours cover) Insurance Service Provider to provide full (100%) medical insurance cover for staff and eligible dependents

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dfb79903-aff8-4f4e-b3ea-cec6e94fcb2d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ed4172a-8983-473d-9c6e-3721e884656f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,991,843 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
Thabang Mokoena
Contact Email
thabang.mokoena@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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZAMARA RISK AND INSURANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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