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Medical Insurance Services for the British Embassy Tirana

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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29 Apr 2026 at 13:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, located at King Charles Street, London, has recently completed a procurement process for medical insurance services for the British Embassy in Tirana. This contract aims to provide health insurance for all locally employed staff at the embassy. The procurement falls under the services category and involves limited competition, as it is below the threshold. The tender process culminated in the awarding of the contract to SIGAL Insurance Group SH.A., based in Tirana, Albania. The official signing date was 4th April 2026, with the contract active from 9th April 2026 through to 8th April 2028, and potential renewal options extending up to 2031. The overall contract value stands at approximately £97,969.40. Additional legal references can be found on the UK legislation website.

This tender provides an advantageous opportunity for businesses operating within the health insurance sector to establish or expand their international presence, particularly in the context of servicing governmental entities. Larger enterprises with experience in providing tailored insurance services could particularly benefit from competing in similar tenders. The contract's scope, set out by The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, suggests that businesses specialising in comprehensive health insurance solutions are well-suited to fulfil these requirements, given their capabilities in managing large and complex accounts efficiently. As this contract runs for two years, with renewable options, it presents a sustained opportunity for building a long-term relationship with a high-profile client.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medical Insurance Services for the British Embassy Tirana

Notice Description

British Embassy Tirana provides health insurance for all locally employed staff.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e21
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039258-2026
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
£97,969 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2026 - 8 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIGAL INSURANCE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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