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Employee Private Medical Insurance

General Pharmaceutical Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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27 Nov 2025 at 14:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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31 Oct 2025 at 15:53

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Pharmaceutical Council, based in London, has completed the procurement of Employee Private Medical Insurance services under its legal duty of care. This contract, awarded to Vitality Corporate Services Limited, is particularly aimed at ensuring continuity of service for employees requiring critical medical treatment. The procurement process followed a direct method, below the threshold, without competition. The contract, active since 1 November 2025, spans until 31 October 2026, with an optional renewal for an additional 12 months. Health insurance services are classified under CPV codes, highlighting the focus on medical insurance provisions. The legal basis for this procurement is tied to UK legislation 2023/54.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the health insurance sector to engage in strategic partnerships to expand their service offerings and leverage continuity in care provision under challenging financial conditions. While the contract was directly awarded and not subject to competition, it underscores the importance of maintaining strong relationships with public authorities and catering to niche markets such as Employee Private Medical Insurance. Large and established health insurance providers, particularly those with experience in handling urgent and life-saving treatments, are well positioned to meet the complex needs outlined in this contract, indicating future opportunities for similar engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employee Private Medical Insurance

Notice Description

Under our legal and ethical duty of care, the GPhC has procured the provision of Employee Private Medical Insurance (PMI). Please note, this arrangement represents the final renewal(s) of a legacy benefit provided to the wider workforce - it has been drawn down due financial pressure(s) under the current economy. This Contract will assure continuity of both cover and service for the limited no. of employees undergoing lifesaving and/or critical medical treatment through their pre-existing policies; thus substantiating our obligation(s) by mitigating all significant health and financial risks associated with disruption. N.B. Renewal(s) facilitated by the Broker who acted as our intermediary at Contract start.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d854
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077746-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66512200 - Health insurance services

66512210 - Voluntary health insurance services

66512220 - Medical insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£174,250 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£174,250 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
General Pharmaceutical Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QJ
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Vitality Corporate Services Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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