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Provision of medical aid insurance at British Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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26 Jun 2026 at 11:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office seeks to engage suppliers through an open procedure for providing medical aid insurance at the British Embassy in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. This tender is categorised under medical insurance services with a procurement stage currently active. It commenced on 26th June 2026, with the deadline for tenders set on 21st July 2026. Key contact for this process is Jennifer Emodi from the buying organisation's London office. The contract is valued at £780,817.35 and spans from March 2027 to February 2029, with the potential for renewal. Businesses interested in participating need to comply with electronic submission requirements detailed in English, as per the submission portal guidelines.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in medical insurance services, especially those with experience in international settings and compliance with labour regulations in regions like Congo. The contract, beyond financial value, offers long-term partnership potential with a central government authority, thereby enhancing the credibility and portfolio of participating businesses. Service providers that can ensure comprehensive coverage and maintain high service satisfaction levels for embassy staff and their dependants will find themselves well-positioned in this competitive process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of medical aid insurance at British Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.

Notice Description

The British Embassy Kinshasa requires the provision of medical aid insurance for its Country Based Staff (CBS). Medical insurance ensures employees have access to essential healthcare services fulfils mandatory obligations under Kinshasa Labour Law by covering the health of staff and dependants. These are essential to maintaining staff wellbeing and supporting compliance with local labour regulations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Service Provider will be required to provide medical cover to members of staff and their dependents registered under the policy to an identified appropriate ceiling and premium per family. Ensuring the service delivered has been satisfactory to staff and dependents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be18
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060295-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
£780,817 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£780,817 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-03-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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