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PA23 UK7 PROVISION OF MEDICAL INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR COUNTRY BASED STAFF OF THE BRITISH EMBASSY BAMAKO, MALI

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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29 Jan 2026 at 07:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed a procurement process to provide medical insurance coverage for the country-based staff of the British Embassy in Bamako, Mali. This contract, titled "PA23 UK7 Provision of Medical Insurance Coverage," falls under the services category with a specific focus on medical insurance services. The award has been granted to Sunu Assurance, a large supplier located in Bamako. The procurement was conducted through a limited competition method, as classified under UK legislation 2023/54. The contract commenced on 1st January 2026 and will run until 31st December 2026, with a potential extension until 31st December 2027, subject to satisfactory performance. The agreement was officially signed on 22nd December 2025, with a contract value of £68,559.30 GBP.

This completed tender opens significant opportunities for businesses in the insurance sector, particularly those experienced in providing robust medical insurance services to government and international organisations. Companies with a strong network of medical affiliates and a reputation for high-quality service delivery would be well-positioned to compete in this space. The contract includes key performance indicators focusing on the quality and timeliness of service, including the provision of regular reports and customer satisfaction metrics. Businesses capable of meeting these requirements and maintaining a responsive customer liaison would find this a valuable opportunity to enhance their portfolio in international markets.

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Notice Title

PA23 UK7 PROVISION OF MEDICAL INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR COUNTRY BASED STAFF OF THE BRITISH EMBASSY BAMAKO, MALI

Notice Description

The British Embassy in Bamako requires medical insurance coverage that will be provided to country based staff

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061173
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007803-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£68,559 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

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
Not specified
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUNU ASSURANCE

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