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03 Jul 2026 at 19:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, based in London, has completed a procurement process titled "CS- People - Medical Insurance supply for the British High Commission in Nassau." This process falls under the services industry category, specifically focused on health insurance services, and was conducted using the direct procurement method, bypassing competitive tendering due to its below-threshold status. The procurement stage is the award and contract stage, with the contract commencing on 2nd July 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027. The awarded contract, valued at £54,000, was secured by CG Medical, a small to medium enterprise located in Nassau, Bahamas.

For businesses, particularly those in the health insurance sector, this tender underscores the opportunity within government contracts that cater to niche, critical needs such as medical insurance for overseas personnel. Enterprises specialised in offering comprehensive health coverage can find valuable prospects in such engagements, especially given the government's reliance on ensuring uninterrupted healthcare services. The direct award method indicates potential for businesses already recognised for their expertise and reliability, providing a growth avenue for companies looking to establish or solidify their standing within government supply networks.

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Notice Title

CS- People - Medical Insurance supply for the British High Commission in Nassau

Notice Description

Medical (and associated basic life/AD&D) insurance cover for CBS staff at British High Commission Nassau for one year.The requirement is to maintain uninterrupted access to healthcare coverage for staff, ensuring duty of care, operational continuity and compliance with Post's workforce health obligations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c3e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063019-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£54,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CG MEDICAL

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