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PROVISION OF MEDICAL AID INSURANCE SERVICES FOR BRITISH EMBASSY ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA.

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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22 Dec 2025 at 09:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has initiated a tender for the provision of medical aid insurance services for the British Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 15th January 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 16th January 2026. This open procedure tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on medical insurance services, and has a gross value of £150,000. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st April 2026 and may extend until 31st March 2029, with the possibility of renewal subject to performance. Interested businesses can submit proposals in English through the provided electronic submission platform.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in medical insurance services to expand their footprint in the international market, particularly in Ethiopia. Companies with robust methodologies, effective risk and quality management strategies, and competitive commercial offerings are well-suited to compete. The award criteria focus on quality and cost considerations, offering 40% weight to methodology, making it crucial for bidders to demonstrate superior service delivery capabilities. Accessing this contract can not only enhance a company's portfolio in the government sector but also open doors to future opportunities within the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF MEDICAL AID INSURANCE SERVICES FOR BRITISH EMBASSY ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA.

Notice Description

The purpose of this medical insurance is to indemnify the persons insured in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Medical Plan for the medically necessary services and/or treatments administered and/or prescribed by a physician as listed hereafter and that are reasonable and customary in the country where they are incurred, for the treatment of sickness, accident or maternity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085242-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66512220 - Medical insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Fulufhelo Ratshionya
Contact Email
fulufhelo.ratshionya@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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