Award

Group Medical Insurance, Group Accidental Insurance and Group Critical Insurance for Country Based Staff (CBS) of British Embassy (BE) And British Council (BC), Kathmandu

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Award

28 Oct 2025 at 13:18

Tender

08 Jul 2025 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), situated at King Charles Street, London, has successfully completed the procurement process for Group Medical, Accidental, and Critical Insurance services for the Country Based Staff of the British Embassy and the British Council in Kathmandu. The procurement process, categorised under medical insurance services, was executed using an open procedure, ensuring transparency and competitive bidding. Successful contract awards were announced on 17th October 2025, with the service provision set to commence from 7th November 2025 and potentially extend until 2028, based on performance metrics. The intended contract will be effective for an initial one-year term with a clause for extension for up to two additional years, pending satisfactory performance and business continuity needs from FCDO. This opportunity lies within the region of Nepal, with a significant gross contract amounting to £314,450.

This contract opportunity represents significant growth potential for businesses in the insurance sector, especially those with capabilities to operate in international contexts like Nepal. The procurement is ideally suited for large-scale service providers capable of delivering comprehensive health, accidental, and critical insurance solutions. Companies with innovative approaches to insurance services, and those that can navigate the operational landscape of Nepal, stand to benefit from the long-term nature of this agreement. It presents a substantial opportunity for businesses looking to establish or expand their footprint in international markets, particularly in regions where diplomatic and cultural exchange between the United Kingdom and Nepal is a priority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Group Medical Insurance, Group Accidental Insurance and Group Critical Insurance for Country Based Staff (CBS) of British Embassy (BE) And British Council (BC), Kathmandu

Notice Description

The British Embassy in Kathmandu intends to undertake a services from competent Insurance Company to provide Health Insurance cover for Medical Treatment expenses (IPD and OPD), Accidental Insurance and Critical insurance for Country Based Staff (CBS) and their immediate family members. FCDO (represented by the British Embassy) in Nepal intends set up Contract for Group Medical Insurance, Group Accidental Insurance and Group Critical Insurance for Country Based Staff (CBS) of British Embassy (BE) and British Council (BC), Kathmandu with a maximum tenure of Three (3) years. FCDO in Nepal intends to empanel service provider in the following Three Lots (listed below) under an Open Tender. This competition is for the award of contract to one service provider each lot. 1. Lot 1 - Medical Insurance 2. Lot 2 - Accidental Insurance 3. Lot 3 - Critical Insurance The contract shall be valid initially for a period of 1 year starting from 1st November 2025, with a provision for an extension of 2 more years, subject to satisfactory performance by the selected service provider and continued business requirement at the FCDO.

Lot Information

General Medical Insurance

Group Medical Insurance for Country Based Staff of British Kathmandu (BEK) and British Council, Kathmandu (BC)

Renewal: The contract shall be valid initially for a period of 1 year starting from 1st November 2025, with a provision for an extension of 2 more years, subject to satisfactory performance by the selected service provider and continued business requirement at the FCDO.

Group Accidental Insurance

Group Accidental Insurance for Country Based Staff of British Kathmandu (BEK) and British Council, Kathmandu (BC)

Renewal: The contract shall be valid initially for a period of 1 year starting from 1st November 2025, with a provision for an extension of 2 more years, subject to satisfactory performance by the selected service provider and continued business requirement at the FCDO.

Group Critical Insurance

Group Critical Insurance for Country Based Staff of British Kathmandu (BEK) and British Council, Kathmandu (BC)

Renewal: The contract shall be valid initially for a period of 1 year starting from 1st November 2025, with a provision for an extension of 2 more years, subject to satisfactory performance by the selected service provider and continued business requirement at the FCDO.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055b05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068962-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£314,450 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£314,450 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£314,450 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2025 - 30 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
2028-06-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Sachin Khedekar
Contact Email
sachin.khedekar@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

AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE

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