Tender

Broker Services for Private Medical and Dental Insurance and Employee Assistance Programme

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

21 Jan 2026 at 16:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

04 Dec 2025 at 16:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB), based in London, has initiated a tender process for the provision of broker services related to private medical and dental insurance and an employee assistance programme (EAP). The procurement process is in the tender stage, with the RSSB inviting bids under an open competition procedure. The total value of the contract is anticipated to be £100,000, with services expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and continue for a duration of three years, with potential extensions for up to two additional 12-month periods. Key dates include the end of the inquiry period on 4th February 2026 and the submission deadline on 16th February 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in insurance brokerage services, particularly those with experience in the health and employee benefit sectors. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts will find this an ideal opportunity, given the contract's focus on managing and annually testing the insurance and EAP services. The procurement invites competitive bids emphasizing quality and technical solutions, offering a substantial growth platform for businesses capable of providing innovative and cost-effective insurance solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Broker Services for Private Medical and Dental Insurance and Employee Assistance Programme

Notice Description

RSSB wants to procure the services of a broker for private medical and dental insurance and an employee assistance programme (EAP) to support with the management and annual market testing and renewal of these services. Access Code 97X388KJC6 To Respond to this opportunity please either enter the access code into your response manager or use the following link: www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/97X388KJC6 To view this notice, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1005286213

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Buyer has the option to extend twice in 12 month increments.

Planning Information

We are issuing an expression of interest (EOI) to assess the capability of suppliers and relates to the provision of broker services for private medical and dental insurance and employee assistance programme (EAP).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005458-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66518100 - Insurance brokerage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD
Contact Name
Phil Evans
Contact Email
phil.evans@rssb.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3M 5AD
Post Town
Central 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
TLI London
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Aldgate
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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