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Africa Hub_Lusaka_Provision of Medical Insurance Broker at British High Commission Lusaka

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jul 2025 at 12:11

Tender

15 Jan 2025 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Africa Hub_Lusaka_Provision of Medical Insurance Broker" was conducted by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, focusing on medical insurance services. The procurement covered services for the British High Commission in Lusaka, Zambia, under the industry category of services. This tender utilised an open procurement method, and the contract was awarded to Buttress Insurances, with a total value of £490,769, signed on 30th June 2025. The procurement process has completed its award stage, with contracting parties sourced primarily in Lusaka, Zambia.

Opportunities for business growth from this tender are evident for companies within the medical insurance sector, particularly those capable of managing large-scale employer-based contracts. Enterprises with established operations in Africa or expertise in catering to diplomatic missions could significantly benefit. This tender's awarding illustrates the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office's readiness to engage with suppliers who can demonstrate competitive pricing and robust service delivery, particularly for managing health insurance schemes. Such opportunities may be ideal for firms possessing the requisite infrastructure and experience to handle complex international insurance demands efficiently.

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Notice Title

Africa Hub_Lusaka_Provision of Medical Insurance Broker at British High Commission Lusaka

Notice Description

Africa Hub_Lusaka_Provision of Medical Insurance Broker at British High Commission Lusaka

Lot Information

Lot 1

Africa Hub_Lusaka_Provision of Medical Insurance Broker at British High Commission Lusaka

Renewal: 12+12+12

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d042
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042759-2025
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

66512220 - Medical insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£490,769 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months 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
Not specified
Contact Email
thabang.mokoena@fcdo.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
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

BUTTRESS INSURANCES

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