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Private Medical Insurance 2025-2026

DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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ContractTermination

31 Mar 2026 at 12:49

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02 Oct 2025 at 13:23

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02 Oct 2025 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

Dartford Borough Council initiated a tender process for Private Medical Insurance covering the period 2025-2026, aimed at providing yearly medical insurance for staff through contributions throughout the year. The contracting process witnessed the successful awarding of the contract to Bupa Insurance Ltd, a large-scale insurance provider based in London. The procurement process took place under sub-central government regulations, and involved a direct procurement method described as 'Below threshold - without competition'. This contract, terminated on 31st March 2026, was classified under the services category, specifically medical insurance services, and was originally awarded with an active status. The procurement was managed by the Dartford Borough Council Procurement Team, with the award issued on 2nd October 2025, marking the commencement date of the insurance contract.

This opportunity for the provision of private medical insurance services presents notable prospects for insurance companies, particularly those with established operations in the United Kingdom. Large-scale insurance providers like Bupa Insurance Ltd equipped to offer comprehensive medical plans suitable for government officials or employees, find a conducive environment to expand their market reach. Businesses specialising in medical insurance services are positioned to compete effectively in similar future procurement processes, benefitting from the acquired knowledge and experience in managing intricate insurance requirements for sub-central government entities. The detailed oversight by the procurement authorities and direct method execution allows for strategic partnerships aimed at enhancing healthcare coverage for government employees while driving business growth among competitive suppliers in this sector.

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Notice Title

Private Medical Insurance 2025-2026

Notice Description

Yearly private medical insurance for staff covered by staff contributions throughout the year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a6e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029685-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£62,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA1 1DR
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUPA INSURANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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