Award

Medical Insurance Services for British Embassy Amman

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Apr 2026 at 01:21

Tender

19 Feb 2026 at 07:16

Planning

23 Dec 2025 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded the contract for Medical Insurance Services for the British Embassy in Amman. This contract focuses on providing comprehensive healthcare coverage for approximately 280 eligible staff and their dependants. The procurement process, carried out as an open procedure, has completed the award phase with Al-Nisr Al-Arabi Insurance selected as the supplier. The contract is set to start on 6 May 2026 for an initial period of one year and can be extended annually up to 30 April 2029. Key dates include the end of the standstill period on 6 May 2026, after which the contract will be signed. The services will be delivered within Jordan, spanning across the services industry category related to medical insurance.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for businesses within the medical insurance sector, particularly those capable of providing robust healthcare coverage efficiently and at competitive rates. Organisations that specialise in managing large-scale insurance claims, with capabilities to extend coverage across diverse geographical locations, would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. This contract, like others of its calibre, serves as a gateway to building long-term international partnerships within the public sector space, enhancing corporate reputations and expanding market footprints, especially in regions like the Middle East and North Africa. Business growth can be achieved by leveraging the prestige associated with servicing government contracts, endorsing credibility and fostering future business alliances.

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Notice Title

Medical Insurance Services for British Embassy Amman

Notice Description

The British Embassy Amman reprocures its Medical Insurance Services contract, which is due to expire on 30 April 2026. The Embassy will appoint a reputable and experienced medical insurance provider to deliver comprehensive healthcare coverage for an estimated 280 eligible staff and dependants. The contract will run for an initial one-year period starting 1 May 2026, with the option to extend annually for up to two additional years, until 30 April 2029.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 optional extension years on an annual basis Y2 option: 1 May 2027 to 30 April 2028 Y3 option: 1 May 2028 to 30 April 2029

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fc4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037329-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66512220 - Medical insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£859,929 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£859,929 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£887,348 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2029-02-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AL-NISR AL-ARABI INSURANCE

Further Information

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