Tender

Medical Insurance Services for the British Embassy Tirana

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

19 Feb 2026 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is actively seeking to procure medical insurance services for the British Embassy in Tirana, Albania. The tender is currently in the active procurement stage under the initiation type "tender" and is classified within the medical insurance services industry category. Companies wishing to participate must be registered within Albania, adhering to local regulations. The tender process is open and competitive, falling below the threshold criteria, with the submission deadline set for 6th March 2026. The contract period is intended to commence on 10th April 2026 and end on 9th April 2028, with potential renewals extending up to 2031.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for Albanian-based businesses specialising in medical insurance services to expand their market presence by partnering with the UK government. Organisations that have the capacity to offer comprehensive insurance solutions aligned with the local legal stipulations are well-suited to compete. The contract's value stands at £110,000 and follows a 1+1+1 renewal format, which provides flexibility for business growth and sustained collaboration through optional annual extensions. Such engagement can foster long-term client relationships and elevate brand reputation within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Medical Insurance Services for the British Embassy Tirana

Notice Description

Medical Insurance Services for the British Embassy Tirana. The country of services is Albania. Only companies registered in Albania are able to participate in the tender and provide medical insurance services in the country according to the local legislation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06587e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015385-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Apr 2026 - 9 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.smi@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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