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PA23 UK7 PROVISION OF MEDICAL AID INSURANCE SERVICES FOR BRITISH EMBASSY ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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01 Apr 2026 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has completed its procurement process for the provision of medical aid insurance services for the British Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This contract falls under the services category with a focus on medical insurance, and it was completed using a limited procurement method, specifically below threshold competition. Located at the British Embassy in Addis Ababa, this contract was awarded on 19th March 2026 and began on 1st April 2026, with a completion date scheduled for 31st March 2027. The contract, valued at £75,063.90, aims to ensure comprehensive medical insurance services, a crucial requirement for embassy operations in Ethiopia.

This tender provides considerable opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in medical insurance services and those capable of meeting the specific demands of embassies and governmental organisations. Large-scale insurance providers, like the awarded supplier Awash Insurance S.C., are well-suited for this type of contract, offering an extensive network of panel hospitals, efficient claim processing, and responsive customer support. Companies aiming to enter or expand in international markets, particularly those with experience and capacity to handle embassy-specific insurance needs, could significantly benefit from such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

PA23 UK7 PROVISION OF MEDICAL AID INSURANCE SERVICES FOR BRITISH EMBASSY ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA

Notice Description

Medical aid insurance services that will be provided to post at the British Embassy Addis Ababa in Ethipoia

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ade
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030422-2026
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

66512220 - Medical insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,063 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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

AWASH INSURANCE

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