Tender

Travel Health Advice and Vaccinations Service

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

14 May 2026 at 15:28

Planning

19 Mar 2026 at 14:27

Planning

19 Mar 2026 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), a central government authority, has issued an open tender for a "Travel Health Advice and Vaccinations Service". This contract, worth £4,900,000, seeks to provide comprehensive travel health services to its officers and qualifying dependants travelling overseas. The procurement falls under the health services industry category. Key locations for the service are within the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 1st June 2026 at 09:00 BST, and an anticipated contract award date by 12th June 2026. The contract will commence on 1st July 2026 and potentially extend until 30th June 2033, depending on renewal conditions.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those capable of delivering modern, evidence-based travel health solutions. SMEs focusing on travel-related healthcare, vaccinations, and malaria prevention are well-placed to benefit. The emphasis on electronic submissions via the FCDO E-Sourcing platform ensures a streamlined application process, while the inclusion of a social value component—focused on fair work and conditions—provides a competitive edge for businesses prioritising ethical practices. This opportunity can facilitate business growth, increase market presence, and enhance service portfolios.

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Notice Title

Travel Health Advice and Vaccinations Service

Notice Description

The FCDO and its Partners across Government (PAGs) (collectively known as the Authority) require Travel Health and Vaccination services for its officers and qualifying dependants (including newborn babies) who are travelling overseas for postings or official business. The aim of this contract is to provide a modern, evidence-based travel health service that provides our officers and their qualifying dependants with travel health advice, travel vaccinations and malaria prophylaxis to allow them to live and travel overseas as safely as possible. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), together with its Partners across Government (PAGs), collectively referred to as the Authority, require the provision of Travel Health and Vaccination services for officers and eligible dependants--including newborns--travelling overseas for assignments or official duties. This contract is intended to deliver a contemporary, evidence-based travel health service that offers officers and their qualifying dependants comprehensive travel health advice, appropriate travel vaccinations, and malaria prophylaxis, thereby supporting their ability to live and work abroad while maintaining optimal safety standards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional contract extension of 2 years, subject to budget availability.

Planning Information

The FCDO provisionally intend to hold a market engagement call on Thursday 23rd April 2026 -10:00 -11:30 UK Time. Suppliers interested in participating in market engagement can do so by using the following link: Early Market Engagement - Travel Health Advice and Vaccinations Service - UK https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=09Ci08h8Uk-7-YW9Q9lCecrVSZRgRcpDtJxVU1ZowUdUNzJDT0UzRDRRV05HTFRTSkFSNjQ5V0JUTS4u&route=shorturl

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044555-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,083,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,083,333 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
21 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 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
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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