Planning

The Provision of Private Medical Insurance

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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Planning

15 Apr 2025 at 07:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "The Provision of Private Medical Insurance." The procurement, falling under the services category, involves exploring private medical insurance provisions for the organisation. Interested suppliers are invited to a market engagement event on 20th May 2025 at the Commissioner's location in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. The deadline to respond to this engagement and confirm participation is 30th April 2025. The procurement process aims to refine the requirements and understand the market's offerings, with the tender process anticipated to formally start on 1st July 2025. The contract's expected value is £200,000, with a potential total gross amount of £240,000, and delivery regions include multiple areas within the UK (UKF24 and UKF25). The contract period is set to commence on 1st October 2025 and could extend until 30th September 2030 if renewals are executed.

This procurement opportunity can drive significant business growth for companies specialising in health and accident insurance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing comprehensive private medical insurance tailored for public authorities will find this tender particularly suitable. The engagement event offers a crucial platform for suppliers to understand the organisation's needs, establish relationships with key stakeholders, and showcase their services. Competing for this contract could not only result in securing a substantial and long-term contract but also position the business as a key partner for a major public sector entity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Private Medical Insurance

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking a supplier for the Provision of Private Medical Insurance.

Planning Information

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire is looking to explore Private Medical Insurance provisions for the organisation and are seeking to engage with suppliers to understand the market offering for these services. We are inviting interested Providers to attend a presentation to hear more about our requirements and then meet with key stakeholders to share what their organisation can offer. This activity is intended to help us refine our requirements and understand the market appetite for this provision. Interested suppliers should complete the briefing document available on our Atamis Portal https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome and indicate if they would like to attend on 20th May to hear more about our requirements and detail their services to us. Please complete the table and respond via the Atamis Portal by 30th April. If there are any issues accessing the portal or the documents please contact the commercial inbox: Commercial@northants.police.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0502f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015122-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66512000 - Accident and health insurance services

66512200 - Health insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
Jemma Tait
Contact Email
commercial@northants.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire, TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Further Information

Notice Documents

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