Medical, Life and Local Staff Workmen Compensation Insurances for British Embassy Beirut

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jul 2026 at 03:54

TenderUpdate

04 May 2026 at 08:45

Tender

29 Apr 2026 at 07:07

Planning

19 Feb 2026 at 07:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has recently completed a procurement process for the provision of medical, life, and workmen compensation insurance for the British Embassy in Beirut. The procurement, conducted via an open procedure, reached the award stage with a contract set to commence on 1 August 2026 and conclude on 31 July 2027, with potential extensions up to 2029. AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE CO SA won the contract valued at £1,323,935.30. The services fall under the category of financial and insurance services, and involve the location of Lebanon.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in insurance services, particularly those with capabilities in medical, life, and workmen compensation insurances. Companies with competencies in offering comprehensive coverages and robust network access in the Middle East will find such contracts highly aligned with their growth strategies. The open procurement process allowed equal opportunity for all eligible firms, promoting competitive pricing and innovative service delivery solutions. Potential suppliers in the insurance sector, especially those capable of adapting to dynamic regional needs, should consider engaging in similar tenders to expand their service portfolios and market reach.

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Notice Title

Medical, Life and Local Staff Workmen Compensation Insurances for British Embassy Beirut

Notice Description

The British Embassy Beirut requires a provision of medical, life, and workmen compensation insurance for its Country-Based employed staff at the British Embassy Beirut.

Lot Information

Medical Insurance for Staff and Dependents for British Embassy Beirut

Renewal: Initial Contract - 01 August 2026 to 31 July 2027 Extension contract: Year 1 - 01 August 2027 to 31 July 2028 Year 2 - 01 August 2028 to 31 July 2029.

Life Insurance and Workmen Compensation Insurances for British Embassy Beirut

Renewal: Initial Contract - 01 August 2026 to 31 July 2027 Extension contract: Year 1 - 01 August 2027 to 31 July 2028 Year 2 - 01 August 2028 to 31 July 2029.

Planning Information

Please access the FCDO eProcurement Portal through https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/ and look for PQQ_1987 or Project_13535.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06579b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066503-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

66511000 - Life insurance services

66512000 - Accident and health insurance services

66512220 - Medical insurance services

85111000 - Hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,412,696 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,412,695 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,323,935 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
13 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
8 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2029-02-28

Notice Status

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

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

AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE

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