Planning

Provision of US Network Benefits - Health: Stop Loss, Pharmacy and Admin - British Embassy, Washington, DC

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

27 May 2025 at 09:58

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

24 May 2025 at 15:05

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is in the planning phase of procuring services for the "Provision of US Network Benefits - Health: Stop Loss, Pharmacy and Admin" to support the British Embassy in Washington, DC. This procurement will serve several US locations including consulates in cities like Atlanta, Boston, and Los Angeles, under a planned contract period from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2030. The procurement is classified under the insurance services category (CPV code 66510000) and the contract's estimated value stands at £27,013,403 GBP. Interested suppliers should anticipate a future notice on 2nd November 2026, outlining the specifics of the tender. This tender is a significant planned procurement, ensuring that the winning bidder meets regulatory licensing across relevant US states.

This opportunity is particularly attractive to businesses specialising in insurance services, as well as those experienced in administering health-related benefits. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability for the contract's requirements. Companies with the capability to provide comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, along with the necessary administrative support, will find this procurement a substantial opportunity to expand their portfolios and enter or strengthen their position in the public sector market across both the UK and US.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of US Network Benefits - Health: Stop Loss, Pharmacy and Admin - British Embassy, Washington, DC

Notice Description

Provision of US Network Benefits - Health: Stop Loss, Pharmacy and Admin - British Embassy, Washington, DC - Health insurance for the US Network Country Based Staff. The contract will include Medical Insurance (Admin, Stop-Loss and Pharmacy), Dental, Vision and Life and Disability Insurance. Bidders must be licensed not only in the US but in relevant States. List of US Posts, Cities and States British Embassy - Washington, DC British Consulate - Atlanta, Georgia British Consulate - Boston, Massachusetts British Consulate - Chicago, Illinois British Consulate - Houston, Texas British Consulate - Miami, Florida British Consulate - New York, New York British Consulate - San Francisco, California British Consulate - Los Angeles, California

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0525aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027636-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

66510000 - Insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,013,403 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Nov 20269 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.smi@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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