Planning

Provision of Health Insurance for British High Commission Port Louis

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

26 Mar 2025 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), located in London, has announced a planned procurement for the provision of health insurance services for the British High Commission in Port Louis. This procurement process, currently in the planning stage, falls under the services category and is open to all eligible providers. The contract will cover a three-year period, starting from 1st July 2025 and ending on 30th June 2028, with an estimated contract value of £57,495. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 16th April 2025, with the opportunity for enquiries closing a day prior on 15th April 2025. The procurement method used is open competition, which is below the threshold for more complex procedures.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health insurance sector to expand their market presence by securing a stable, long-term contract with a government entity. Companies specializing in health insurance services, particularly those with robust networks and experience in managing similar contracts, would find this offer particularly attractive. The focus on quality criteria, such as network coverage, sourcing methods, contract management, and policy provisions, indicates that the service provider needs to demonstrate a high level of expertise and experience. This contract could open up additional business opportunities and enhance the winning bidder's portfolio, marking them as a reputable provider in the competitive field of health insurance.

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Notice Title

Provision of Health Insurance for British High Commission Port Louis

Notice Description

Provision of Health Insurance for British High Commission Port Louis for a period of 3 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f8f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011331-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66512200 - Health insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,495 Under £100K
Lots Value
£57,495 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Tshepang Mabuela
Contact Email
tshepang.mabuela@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

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