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Private Medical Insurance 2026-2027

DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 Apr 2026 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

Dartford Borough Council, a public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Private Medical Insurance 2026-2027," aimed at providing yearly private medical insurance for its employees. The contract is relevant to the services industry category, specifically medical insurance services, and is located in the UKJ4 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the award notice published on 15 April 2026. The procurement method was direct, classified as below threshold—without competition, with key dates indicating the contract period starting from 16 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. Marsh Limited acted as the procuring entity, while BUPA Limited was involved as a supplier.

This tender presents opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in medical insurance services and capable of managing employee insurance schemes. Businesses with the operational capability to provide comprehensive medical insurance services would be well-suited to compete in similar future public procurement contracts. Despite being below threshold and without competition for this specific procurement, companies can leverage this sector's opportunities by positioning themselves to provide tailored insurance solutions that meet public authority needs. BUPA LIMITED, identified as a large-scale supplier, has demonstrated its capacity to engage in this procurement type, highlighting the potential benefits for similar organisations within the insurance industry.

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Notice Title

Private Medical Insurance 2026-2027

Notice Description

Yearly Private Medical insurance for employees covered by staff contributions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068325
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034273-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£113,670 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MARSH LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA1 1DR
Post Town
Dartford
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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Tower
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUPA

Further Information

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