CS - People: ATAC - Provision of Medical Aid Services for UK Based Staff (UKBS) and Families in BHC Accra

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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29 Jul 2026 at 06:53

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29 Jul 2026 at 06:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office involves the renewal of medical aid services subscription for UK-based staff and their families at the British High Commission in Accra, Ghana, for the term of June 2026 to June 2027. This contract, classified under the services industry category, was executed through a direct procurement method that falls below the threshold requirement, proceeding without competition. The award was made to International SOS, a large-scale supplier headquartered in Accra, Ghana. The contract is currently in the completion stage, with award updates recorded as of 29th July 2026. The contract period spans from 29th July 2026 to 14th June 2027.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in medical insurance services, particularly those with capabilities in international service provision and large-scale operations. Companies that can deliver comprehensive medical support to expatriate employees and their dependents would find this contract advantageous. The streamlined procurement method favours existing large enterprises with established track records in meeting niche medical service needs for government-related assignments on a global scale.

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Notice Title

CS - People: ATAC - Provision of Medical Aid Services for UK Based Staff (UKBS) and Families in BHC Accra

Notice Description

Renewal of Medical Health Service subscription for UK Based Staff (UKBS) and Families in BHC Accra for the Year June 2026 to June 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d5e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071480-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£43,381 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

INTERNATIONAL SOS

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