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Provision of Comprehensive Insurance Brokerage for British Embassy UAE Network

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 May 2025 at 02:43

Tender

13 Sep 2024 at 02:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed the award stage for the tender titled "Provision of Comprehensive Insurance Brokerage Services for British Embassy UAE Network," under the procurement process ID CPG/11591/2024. The contract was aimed at providing services within the insurance brokerage industry category, specifically classified under CPV code 66518100. The project was geographically centred around the British Embassies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the UAE. The procurement process began as an open procedure, with an active status for this tender up until the award date, which was set for 11th November 2024. Notably, although the tender lot was initially marked as active, it has since been completed, with Lockton Insurance Brokers LLC securing the contract valued at £93,378.19.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the insurance brokerage sector, especially those with capabilities in comprehensive service delivery within the UAE region. Companies with established operations that have the legal rights to provide and manage insurance services would find such opportunities beneficial for their growth and expansion strategies. Furthermore, with a provision for an initial one-year contract and possibilities for extensions up to three years, businesses can leverage sustained engagement and establish long-term relationships with governmental bodies. This type of procurement process is particularly suited to large-scale organizations capable of fulfilling demanding service criteria efficiently.

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Notice Title

Provision of Comprehensive Insurance Brokerage for British Embassy UAE Network

Notice Description

Comprehensive Insurance Brokerage Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Comprehensive Insurance Brokerage Services.

Renewal: The contract is to be for a period of 1 year with 2-year options to extend (1+1+1) unless terminated by the Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049a84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019534-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

66518100 - Insurance brokerage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£93,378 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20241 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
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

LOCKTON INSURANCE BROKERS

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