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Tender

31 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Medical Cash Plan, titled "Medical Cash Plan to VisitScotland," is currently at the tender stage and initiated by VisitScotland, with the main office located at Waverley Court, Edinburgh. This scheme, categorised under the tourism/marketing industry, invites electronic submissions via the Open procedure. Key deadlines include the tender period's closure on 24th August 2026 at 12:00 PM, followed by the start of the award period on the same day. The total contract value is estimated at £63,000 and will be delivered across the UK.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for providers specialising in employee benefits and medical cash plans. Companies managing these services can expand their portfolios and establish a partnership with VisitScotland—a central purchasing body. This opportunity is particularly beneficial for businesses that can offer comprehensive plans while adhering to the process's electronic submission requirements and timing constraints. The project offers a potentially renewed contract, with an initial duration of 360 days and options for renewal up to 24 months, paving the way for long-term collaboration.

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Notice Title

Medical Cash Plan to VisitScotland

Notice Description

Medical Cash Plan (Employee Benefits)

Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland is seeking to appoint a provider of a Medical Cash Plan.

Renewal: 12+12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838717
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561393
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

66512200 - Health insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£63,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
July 2029

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VISITSCOTLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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