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Employee Private Medical Insurance

GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL

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31 Oct 2025 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The General Pharmaceutical Council has completed a procurement process titled "Employee Private Medical Insurance" under the direct procurement method without competition. This contract, falling within the services industry category, is connected to the provision of employee private medical insurance, ensuring continuity of cover for employees undergoing critical medical treatment. The buying organisation, located at Level 14, One Cabot Square, Canary Wharf, London, finalised the procurement on 31st October 2025. The awarded contract is set to commence on 1st November 2025, with a term lasting until 31st October 2026, potentially extending for an additional 12 months. The procurement method employed is indicative of a below-threshold process, thereby bypassing open competition.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the health insurance sector, particularly for those that specialise in offering services like voluntary and medical insurance. Although the direct procurement approach limited competition, it presents an ongoing opportunity for firms to strengthen their position within the industry by aligning with public authorities like the General Pharmaceutical Council. With the contract awarded to Vitality Corporate Services Limited, businesses of a similar scale and expertise in providing comprehensive health insurance solutions may find future dealings with the Council beneficial for expanding their market reach and enhancing service offerings to public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employee Private Medical Insurance

Notice Description

Under our legal and ethical duty of care, the GPhC intends to procure the provision 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.

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/070205-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20251 weeks 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@pharmacyregulation.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QJ
Post Town
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

Further Information

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