Tender

UK_438- Healthcare Insurance Global Benefits Management

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Feb 2025 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has initiated a tender process for procuring global healthcare insurance benefits management services, under the title "UK_438- Healthcare Insurance Global Benefits Management." This process, classified under the insurance services industry (CPV code: 66510000), is categorised as a services procurement. The tender is open and follows an open procedure, with the submission deadline set for 10 March 2025 at 10:00 AM. The procurement involves electronic and written submissions and all activities are facilitated through the British Council's e-Tendering portal, In-Tend. The project aims to establish a long-term relationship to provide global coordination and local brokerage services. The award period starts on 10 March 2025 at 10:15 AM, and the contracting process mandates a standstill period of at least 10 calendar days following the awarding of the contract.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in insurance brokerage services, particularly those with expertise in healthcare insurance. Companies capable of providing comprehensive global strategy setting, coordination, and reporting, alongside strong local service delivery, are well-suited to compete. Participation in this tender could enhance a company's portfolio by associating with a reputable public organisation like the British Council and offers potential for a long-term contract with renewal possibilities up to seven years. This will be a significant boost for businesses looking to expand their client base and demonstrate their capability in managing complex global insurance schemes.

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Notice Title

UK_438- Healthcare Insurance Global Benefits Management

Notice Description

British Council is seeking a broker to provide global co-ordination and local services to facilitate the management of the healthcare insurances which the organisation provides for its locally contracted employees around the world. We are looking for a long-term relationship with a partner which is able to provide local brokerage services, led by global strategy setting, co-ordination, monitoring and reporting.This is linked to FTS notice: 2025/S 000-004079, 2025/S 000-004074, 2025/S 000-004073.

Lot Information

Lot 1

British Council is seeking a broker to provide global co-ordination and local services to facilitate the management of the healthcare insurances which the organisation provides for its locally contracted employees around the world. We are looking for a long-term relationship with a partner which is able to provide local brokerage services, led by global strategy setting, co-ordination, monitoring and reporting. Additional information: Please be aware this supersedes the following notices: 2025/S 000-004079, 2025/S 000-004074, 2025/S 000-004073. This Procurement activity will run entirely through In-Tend, please do not attempt to locate the opportunity on My Procurement.

Renewal: 7 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dcbe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004164-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

66512200 - Health insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Josh Damsell
Contact Email
joshua.damsell@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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