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CS-People: Provision of Broker Services for Medical Insurance Scheme for CBS staff - British High Commission Dar es Salaam

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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17 Apr 2026 at 06:33

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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16 Apr 2026 at 13:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, a central government public authority, is initiating a procurement process for medical aid brokerage services for the British High Commission in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The procurement falls within the health insurance services category. This process is currently in the planning stage, with preliminary market engagement (PME) being conducted to refine procurement requirements. Interested parties are encouraged to engage in the PME, scheduled to conclude by 29th April 2026. The procurement aims to identify a provider capable of delivering comprehensive health insurance solutions tailored to organisational and local regulatory needs, with the contract starting on 1st October 2026 and running for three years, with potential renewal options.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health insurance sector, particularly those with brokerage capabilities in Tanzania. The engagement outlines various service models and fee structures, providing flexibility and innovation potential. Companies with experience in medical aid brokerage, compliance with local regulations, and data protection expertise would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, those with established networks in Tanzania could leverage this contract to expand operations and enhance service offerings. By participating in PME, businesses gain insights into the market's demands and expectations, laying the groundwork for future growth should they successfully secure the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CS-People: Provision of Broker Services for Medical Insurance Scheme for CBS staff - British High Commission Dar es Salaam

Notice Description

The purpose of the Tender is to identify a single medical aid brokerage service provider in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to deliver comprehensive health insurance solutions aligned with organizational needs, local regulations, and cost-efficiency goals. The contract will be for a period of 3 years with an option to renew for 1 year subject to good performance of the service provide

Planning Information

The Authority wishes to undertake Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) in a proportionate and transparent manner to help refine the upcoming procurement for Medical Aid Brokerage Services for the British High Commission Dar es Salaam. The purpose of this engagement is to gather market insight, test deliverability of the draft requirements, and ensure the specification, KPIs, Conditions of Participation, and commercial approach are suitable, realistic, and attractive to the market. The PME aims to: Understand brokerage capabilities for Tanzania based employee populations (benefit design advisory, market testing, placements with insurers/medical schemes, renewal strategy). Explore service models (local brokerage, regional hubs, global networks) and fee structures (fixed fee, capped fee, success?linked, hybrid). Validate compliance, governance and data protection approaches (including handling of personal/health data and local regulatory requirements). Test approaches to member servicing (onboarding, helpdesk, claims escalation), provider network stewardship, and reporting/analytics. This engagement is conducted under PA23 s.16 to help prepare the procurement and will be managed to avoid unfair advantage or distortion of competition. Registration Instructions Register on portal Express Interest Download Pack Submit questionnaire by deadline. Disclaimer This engagement is not a call for competition. Participation is optional, not evaluated, and does not affect eligibility to bid. Participation will not affect the ability of suppliers to compete in any future procurement. PME Questionnaire Pack Suppliers are requested to answer the following questions: 1. Organisation legal name, registration number, and Tanzania presence. 2. Broker/intermediary licence details under Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority (TIRA). 3. Experience delivering medical aid brokerage in Tanzania. 4. Service delivery model for member support and renewals. 5. Data protection and information security controls. 6. Commission model transparency (non-binding). 7. Operational risks and market constraints. 8. Conflicts of interest declaration.# Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRR-8771-PHVX King Charles Street London SW1A 2AH South Africa Contact name: Goitse Mlangeni Email: Goitse.Mlangeni@fcdo.gov.uk Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office Organisation type: Public authority - central government

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06844e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034932-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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