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Medical Insurance Services for the British Embassy in Lisbon

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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31 Mar 2026 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has completed the procurement process for providing Medical Insurance Services at the British Embassy in Lisbon, Portugal. Categorised under services with a focus on health insurance, the contract was awarded on 31st March 2026 and initiated through limited competition below the threshold. The procurement method centred around limited competition to deliver these services efficiently. This contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to run until 31st March 2028, with potential renewals extending up to 31st March 2031.

This procurement represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in health insurance services. The contract was awarded to MGEN, a large-scale supplier based in Lisbon, indicating opportunities for experienced suppliers in the region to partner with public authorities for similar contracts. Given its central government classification, this tender offers substantial prospects for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in public sector contracts within the healthcare insurance industry.

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Notice Title

Medical Insurance Services for the British Embassy in Lisbon

Notice Description

Provision of Medical Insurance Services for locally employed staff in the British Embassy in Lisbon, Portugal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0678f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029590-2026
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

66512200 - Health insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£141,748 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

MGEN

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