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Medical Insurance for British Embassy Country Based Staff in Cairo

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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27 May 2026 at 01:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, located in London, United Kingdom, involved the tender titled "Medical Insurance for British Embassy Country Based Staff in Cairo". This contract falls under the "services" category, specifically focusing on medical insurance services. The procurement stage is currently at the award and contract phase, with the award made to GIG Insurance Egypt on the 22nd of April 2026. The contract's duration spans from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2027, with a total value of GBP 60,387.16. This limited procurement method was initiated as a tender and executed below the threshold with limited competition, with activities set in Cairo, Egypt.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in insurance services, particularly those offering medical insurance and capable of managing policies and claims through extensive hospital networks. Companies looking to expand their operations within the health insurance sector can benefit from entering similar procurement processes, particularly if they have strengths in customer service and detailed reporting. Additionally, this contract exemplifies potential growth for firms that can strategically position themselves to supply essential services to international governmental offices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medical Insurance for British Embassy Country Based Staff in Cairo

Notice Description

Provision of medical insurance for country-based staff of British Embassy Cairo. The Lifetime contract amount is USD79,843 (equivalent to GBP60,387.16) inclusive of VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a547
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049333-2026
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
£60,387 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
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

GIG INSURANCE EGYPT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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