Award

Private medical benefits

POST OFFICE

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Award

19 Feb 2026 at 22:21

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was conducted by the Post Office, seeking to provide private medical benefits through insurance brokers. The tender titled "Private medical benefits," categorised under personnel services, indicates a focus on services delivery in the United Kingdom. Following the procurement method of 'Other,' the process moved from tender initiation through to award. The award stage saw BUPA Ltd awarded a contract valued at £800,000, commencing from 23 April 2025, and expiring on 31 March 2026. Notably, this contract was finalised and published on 19 February 2026, offering insights into the timeline and procurement stages involved.

This tender opens doors for large-scale businesses specialising in personnel services, particularly those with insurance brokerage capabilities. Despite the completed status of the procurement, it highlights potential growth areas within the healthcare insurance sector, especially for companies able to cater to large organisations like the Post Office. Such contracts not only provide financial opportunities but can enhance a company's portfolio and credibility within the industry. While SMEs and VCSEs were not prioritised for this particular contract, large companies that can provide comprehensive service coverage could find similar opportunities beneficial for their strategic expansion.

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Notice Title

Private medical benefits

Notice Description

Private medical staff benefits - procured via insurance brokers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eac4392c-96a5-4fea-9e4b-1ae088047167
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4c03c3f-ed21-4f84-b399-c769428449bf
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 - procured via Insurance brokers
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79630000 - Personnel services except placement and supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POST OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@postoffice.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUPA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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