--- title: "US Benefits - Dental Insurance" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-106670a1-6d23-41d5-8802-37be2dd9ff7e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-106670a1-6d23-41d5-8802-37be2dd9ff7e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-106670a1-6d23-41d5-8802-37be2dd9ff7e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-106670a1-6d23-41d5-8802-37be2dd9ff7e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE" published: "2022-04-01" --- # US Benefits - Dental Insurance Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-106670a1-6d23-41d5-8802-37be2dd9ff7e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-106670a1-6d23-41d5-8802-37be2dd9ff7e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-106670a1-6d23-41d5-8802-37be2dd9ff7e.json) ## Summary The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has recently awarded a contract for Dental Insurance titled "US Benefits - Dental Insurance," classified under medical insurance services. This procurement is part of a tender process that began on 1st April 2022, following the expiration of the previous contract on 31st March 2022. The awarded contract is valued at £1,360,598 and is set to last for an initial period of three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The contract stipulates coverage across all 50 US states, underlining the geographical requirements for service delivery and contract administration. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the insurance sector, especially those licensed to operate in the United States and equipped to provide comprehensive medical insurance services across various jurisdictions. Companies with experience in managing large contracts, particularly those specialising in healthcare benefits and reinsurance arrangements, would be particularly well-placed to capitalise on this opportunity. Potential bidders must demonstrate a substantial U.S. presence and the capability to adhere to relevant regulations, making it a prime chance for established insurance providers seeking to expand their portfolio. ## Notice Contract Award for Dental Insurance. The US Network has provided Dental Insurance coverage for its Country Based Staff members (CBS) as part of suite of benefits for many years. The suite of benefits provided have taken on more importance with the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). The ACA provided comprehensive reform of medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance across the US. The main goal of the ACA is to ensure all Americans have access to affordable insurance coverage. The current contract expires on the 31st of March 2022. The nature of Dental Insurance and the size of the US requires that staff (and any qualifying dependents) have coverage across the 50 US States. In order to ensure geographical coverage and the optimum service provision and Contract Administration, we contract a benefits Broker. The Contract will be for a maximum period of up to five (5) years. The original contract length will be for three (3) years, with an option to extend for two (2) additional one (1) year periods upon agreement between Authority and Contractor. The contract for the original three (3) year period is scheduled to start on the 1st of April 2022 and shall expire on 31 March 2025, unless extended. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/969e9ab0-108a-41d9-a900-1d37ae4d0256 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Mar 2022 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,360,598 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,360,598 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CIGNA HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (CHLIC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66512220 - Medical insurance services ## Release History - 1 Apr 2022 at 17:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/969e9ab0-108a-41d9-a900-1d37ae4d0256 - 1 Apr 2022 at 17:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/969e9ab0-108a-41d9-a900-1d37ae4d0256 - 15 Jun 2021 at 18:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/542194fc-b03d-4fab-9d23-57b7b1737c8a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/969e9ab0-108a-41d9-a900-1d37ae4d0256 1st April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/542194fc-b03d-4fab-9d23-57b7b1737c8a 15th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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