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

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

11 May 2026 at 10:43

PlanningUpdate

17 Apr 2026 at 06:33

Planning

16 Apr 2026 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has initiated a procurement process for the provision of broker services for a medical insurance scheme for CBS staff at the British High Commission in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This tender, under ID CPH/13520/2027, falls under the services category, specifically focusing on medical insurance services, and is valued at £691,609. The procurement method utilised is an open, competitive flexible procedure. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 12th June 2026, with the contract intended to commence on 1st October 2026 and continuing for three years with an option for a one-year extension contingent upon satisfactory performance. Key dates also include the enquiry period ending on 25th May 2026 and the contract award period ending on 30th July 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in medical insurance brokerage, particularly those with a presence or experience in Tanzania. Firms capable of delivering comprehensive health insurance solutions that align with local regulations and cost-efficiency goals would be well-suited to this opportunity. The procurement process is structured to evaluate both technical quality and commercial transparency, providing a platform for brokers to demonstrate their capability in delivering tailored insurance services. This contract offers prospects for business growth in the Tanzanian market, encouraging innovation in health insurance service delivery and brokering.

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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

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Subject to satisfactory performance by the service provider

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06844e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042902-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66512220 - Medical insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£691,609 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£691,609 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 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

Further Information

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