Planning

Medical Insurance Services for British Embassy Amman

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

23 Dec 2025 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is in the planning stage for procuring Medical Insurance Services for the British Embassy in Amman, Jordan. This procurement, under tender ID CPG/13227/2025, targets services in the medical insurance industry. The contract is set to commence on 1 May 2026, with the current contract expiring on 30 April 2026. Interested parties should note key deadlines, with the enquiry period closing on 12 February 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 19 February 2026. This procurement is conducted using an open procedure, with submissions being accepted electronically via the designated portal. The contract, valued at approximately GBP 859,929.57, will initially cover one year with two optional yearly extensions till April 2029.

This upcoming tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses experienced in providing comprehensive medical insurance services. With the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office being a central government public authority, securing this contract could bolster a company's reputation and expand its client base. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the procurement's suitability criteria. The selected provider will deliver insurance services to approximately 280 eligible staff and dependants, evaluated on technical, commercial, and social value criteria, offering an advantageous opportunity for well-established medical insurers with robust service networks and competitive pricing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medical Insurance Services for British Embassy Amman

Notice Description

The British Embassy Amman intends to re-procure its Medical Insurance Services contract, which is due to expire on 30 April 2026. The Embassy aims to 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fc4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085720-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£859,929 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£859,929 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
5 Feb 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2029-02-02

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Regional Procurement Hub for Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa
Contact Email
mnlprocurement@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

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