Award

International Emergency Medical Advice & Assistance Services

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jun 2023 at 08:33

Tender

08 Feb 2023 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has completed a procurement process for International Emergency Medical Advice & Assistance Services. This service, within the medical insurance services category, involves providing advice and assistance to BBC employees and freelancers traveling overseas on BBC business. The contract, with an initial term of 36 months and potential extensions, has been awarded to Healix International Limited. The buying organisation can facilitate growth opportunities for businesses working in the medical services industry and those providing international emergency assistance.

Businesses specializing in medical insurance services and international emergency assistance are well-suited to compete in this procurement opportunity. The BBC, as the buying organisation, has followed an open procedure for this tender and awarded the contract to Healix International Limited. The contract value stands at £1,250,000 GBP, with the award being active since May 30, 2023. The procurement process for this service has now been completed, offering a clear opportunity for companies in the medical services sector to engage and contribute to serving the needs of BBC personnel traveling internationally on business.

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Notice Title

International Emergency Medical Advice & Assistance Services

Notice Description

This is a retender of the international emergency medical assistance contract as the current contract expires at the end of May 2023 with no further options to extend. The service provides advice and assistance to BBC employees and freelancers travelling overseas on BBC business. The service will include the provision of assistance in the event of a medical emergency. - e.g. advice on where to find medical assistance and remote intervention into the provision of appropriate care, settling medical bills directly wherever possible and/or arranging medical evacuation. The service also provide pre-deployment reports for territories to which BBC personnel may be deployed, highlighting notable local risks and giving useful emergency information.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a retender of the international emergency medical assistance contract as the current contract expires at the end of May 2023 with no further options to extend. The service provides advice and assistance to BBC employees and freelancers travelling overseas on BBC business. The service will include the provision of assistance in the event of a medical emergency. - e.g. advice on where to find medical assistance and remote intervention into the provision of appropriate care, settling medical bills directly wherever possible and/or arranging medical evacuation. The service also provide pre-deployment reports for territories to which BBC personnel may be deployed, highlighting notable local risks and giving useful emergency information. Additional information: This is a retender of the international emergency medical assistance contract as the current contract expires at the end of May 2023 with no further options to extend. The service provides advice and assistance to BBC employees and freelancers travelling overseas on BBC business. The service will include the provision of assistance in the event of a medical emergency. - e.g. advice on where to f

Options: The initial term of the contract will be 36 months with two (2) additional optional extension periods of 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a3d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016234-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)
Contact Name
Kevin Waters
Contact Email
kevin.waters@bbc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1234567890

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1A 1AA
Post Town
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
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALIX INTERNATIONAL

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