Tender

Provision of Medical Insurance services for British Embassy in Addis Ababa

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

22 Dec 2025 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is currently conducting a procurement process for the provision of medical insurance services for the British Embassy in Addis Ababa. This tender, classified under the CPV code 66512220, is in the tender stage with an open procedure method. The procurement, valued at 150,000 ETB, focuses on service provision within the health industry category. The contract period is set to begin on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2029, with an option for a 12-month extension based on performance. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically or in writing by 16:00 on 15th January 2026, with the award process commencing the following day. The primary location for this procurement is Addis Ababa, reflecting the service delivery address.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in providing medical insurance services, particularly those experienced in international or regional contracts and capable of servicing embassies. Companies with robust electronic submission capabilities and familiarity with addressing specific location needs, like those in Ethiopia, would be well-suited for this opportunity. The open procedure increases accessibility for a broad range of suppliers, allowing new entrants alongside established providers to participate in expanding their service portfolio and gaining a foothold in governmental health sector contracts. This procurement process underscores the potential for long-term business relationships with regional or local authorities, catering to specialised insurance needs in international environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Medical Insurance services for British Embassy in Addis Ababa

Notice Description

Provision of Medical Insurance services for British Embassy in Addis Ababa

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Medical Insurance services for British Embassy in Addis Ababa. Additional information: PROVISION OF MEDICAL AID INSURANCE SERVICES FOR BRITISH EMBASSY ADDIS ABABA

Renewal: 12-month extension subject to performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085259-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 20263 weeks to go
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

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