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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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Planning

31 Jul 2026 at 05:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Group Medical Insurance for Country-Based Staff (and qualified dependents) of British High Commission in Colombo (Sri Lanka)." This falls under the services industry category, specifically health and accident insurance services. The procurement process is intended to secure a competent insurance agency for a three-year contract starting on 1st April 2027, with the possibility of an extension for up to two additional years. Key activities include an Early Market Engagement scheduled for 21st August 2026, intended to outline procurement procedures and gather market insights. Interested suppliers must register for this session by 19th August 2026. The procurement aims to support the British High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and involves a budget of £190,000.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for growth, particularly appealing to insurance agencies operating within the Sri Lankan market. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria of the procurement. Participating in this tender gives businesses the chance to become long-term service providers to a central government authority, potentially strengthening their position in the region. The Early Market Engagement event will provide valuable insights into the requirements and evaluation criteria, allowing participants to better prepare their submissions and increase their chances of securing the contract.

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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 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 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
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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