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Group Medical Insurance for Country-Based Staff (and qualified dependents) of British High Commission in Colombo (Sri Lanka)

Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office

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31 Jul 2026 at 06:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office intends to procure group medical insurance for country-based staff and their qualified dependants of the British High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The requirement is for an insurance agency or company able to provide and administer a group medical insurance policy in the Sri Lankan market. It is a services procurement covering health, accident and medical insurance. Delivery and policy operation will be in Sri Lanka, supporting personnel connected with the British High Commission in Colombo. The buyer is a UK central government department, and the requirement is presented as a single service package rather than separate workstreams. Suppliers with relevant local insurance capability should assess whether their products, provider networks and claims arrangements can support this type of employer-sponsored international mission cover.

This process is at the planning stage: FCDO has announced its intention to procure and has not yet invited tenders. The anticipated contract is described as three years, starting on 1 April 2027 and ending on 31 March 2028, with provision for two further one-year extensions, potentially running to 31 March 2030, subject to satisfactory performance and continuing business need. The estimated value is £190,000 gross. FCDO plans a virtual early market engagement on 21 August 2026, from 11:00 to 12:00 Colombo time, to explain tentative requirements and test what the local market can provide. Suppliers are expected to register interest by 19 August 2026. A subsequent notice is anticipated on 7 September 2026. Possible evaluation criteria and procurement procedures will be discussed during engagement.

This will suit insurance agencies and companies operating in Sri Lanka that can design, place and manage group medical cover for an employer’s workforce and eligible dependants. Relevant preparation includes demonstrating access to an appropriate medical provider network, effective claims handling, policy administration, customer support and the financial and operational capacity to service a British diplomatic mission. Suppliers should be ready to explain what coverage, exclusions, benefits, service standards and reporting arrangements they can offer in the local market. The buyer is seeking practical market insight before finalising its requirements, procedures and possible evaluation criteria, so firms with strong knowledge of Sri Lankan healthcare delivery and insurance regulation should be well placed to contribute. The procurement is identified as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Group Medical Insurance for Country-Based Staff (and qualified dependents) of British High Commission in Colombo (Sri Lanka)

Notice Description

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) intend to identify a competent insurance agency to provide a Group Medical Insurance Policy cover for Country-Based Staff (and their qualified dependents) of British High Commission in Colombo (Sri Lanka). The contract will be for a period of Three (3) years starting from 1st April 2027 till 31st March 2028, with a provision to further extension for Two (2) more years on (1+1 basis) subject to satisfactory performance by the selected supplier and continuous business requirement at BHC Colombo. We would like to engage in a discussion with potential Insurance Agencies/Companies, who operate in Sri Lanka market and will be interested to bid for this assignment and deliver the required services. An Early Market Engagement is being planned on 21st August 2026 from 11:00 to 12:00 hrs Colombo time. Suitable and interested suppliers are invited to participate in the virtual market engagement session. The prime objective of organising this event is to share our tentative requirements and gain understanding of what can be provided or achieved by the players in the Local Market. A presentation will be shared with suppliers (participants at the event), which will include FCDO's procurement procedures, possible bid evaluation criteria and overall project timelines.

Planning Information

An Early Market engagement is being planned on 21st August 2026 from 11:00 to 12:00 hrs Indian Standard time. Suitable and interested suppliers are invited to participate in the virtual market engagement session. The prime objective of organising this session is to share our tentative requirements and gain understanding of what can be provided or achieved by the players in the Local Market. A presentation will be shared with suppliers (participants at the event), which will include FCDO's procurement procedures, possible bid evaluation criteria and overall project timelines. Interested suppliers should register their interest in participating this event by filling this form link attached below: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/S3S0Xi8dry

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d833
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072439-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66512000 - Accident and health insurance services

66512200 - Health insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Sep 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Postcode Area
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

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