Medical Insurance Services for British Embassy Amman

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

21 May 2026 at 03:48

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 (FCDO) has successfully completed a tender process for the provision of Medical Insurance Services for the British Embassy in Amman. This procurement process, using an open procedure, was geared towards finding a reputable insurance provider to offer comprehensive healthcare coverage to around 280 staff members and their dependants. The procurement, categorised under services in the medical insurance sector, concluded with the contract being awarded on 21 May 2026 and will be executed by AL-NISR AL-ARABI INSURANCE CO. The contract is initially set for one year starting 7 May 2026, with potential extensions up to 30 April 2029, providing a significant business opportunity for the successful supplier operating from Amman, Jordan.

This tender process has presented a vehicle for business growth for companies in the insurance industry, particularly those with experience in handling large-scale healthcare provision for government entities. The selection process prioritised both technical capability and price, offering a balanced opportunity for competitive pricing and quality services. Large enterprises, experienced in the healthcare sector and capable of delivering extensive medical insurance services, were best suited for this contract. The procurement method encouraged participation in an open market, thereby allowing a fair and competitive environment that benefits both the buyer and the supplier. The contract's potential for annual renewal could sustain business stability and growth for the chosen supplier over the coming years.

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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. 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 7 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/046717-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£887,348 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
15 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
6 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2029-02-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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