Tender

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

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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 (FCDO), located in King Charles Street, London, is currently active in the tender stage for the procurement of medical, life, and workmen compensation insurances for the British Embassy in Beirut. This open procedure seeks to provide comprehensive insurance services to the staff employed at the embassy. The total estimated contract value is £1,412,696.26, with services to be delivered in Lebanon. Interested suppliers must submit their tenders electronically via the FCDO's eProcurement Portal by 30 May 2026, with the contract set to commence on 01 August 2026 for an initial period of one year, extendable up to two additional years.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in accident and health insurance, medical insurance, life insurance, and financial and insurance services. Businesses with strong technical capabilities, including policy features, network access, and service delivery methodologies, are well-suited to compete. The procurement process encourages competitive pricing and ensures suppliers are evaluated on quality and commercial criteria. Engaging in this tender can lead to a prolonged partnership with a central government authority, enhancing credibility and opening avenues for future government contracts.

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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. The contract duration of the said provision shall be for an inital of one (1) year from 01 August 2026 to 31 July 2027 with an option to extend for to two (2) additional years to be renewed annualy. The total amount of the provision is PS1412696.26

Lot Information

Medical Insurance for Staff and Dependents for British Embassy Beirut

Re-procurement of Medical Insurances for local staff and thier 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

Re- procurement of 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/040767-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
13 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2029-02-28

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

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