--- title: "PRN004446 - Provision of Health Cash Plan Scheme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-17a1afe0-bba7-4bae-a246-f90ac159c524" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-17a1afe0-bba7-4bae-a246-f90ac159c524" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17a1afe0-bba7-4bae-a246-f90ac159c524.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17a1afe0-bba7-4bae-a246-f90ac159c524.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL" published: "2024-10-31" --- # PRN004446 - Provision of Health Cash Plan Scheme Buyer: BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17a1afe0-bba7-4bae-a246-f90ac159c524 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-17a1afe0-bba7-4bae-a246-f90ac159c524) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17a1afe0-bba7-4bae-a246-f90ac159c524.json) ## Summary The Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) is seeking quotations for the provision of a Health Cash Plan Scheme for its employees, covering up to 850 staff for a minimum of 12 months starting from 1st January 2025, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months in total. The procurement is managed via the NFRS eprocurement portal, with the submission deadline set for 15th November 2024 at 12:00 PM. The tender is classified under CPV code 75122000 for administrative healthcare services and includes additional classifications such as miscellaneous health services, health insurance services, and other health services. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, suitable for SMEs, and the services will be delivered primarily in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. BlueLight Commercial, representing NFRS, handles the buying process and contact person Richard Henshaw is available for further queries. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health insurance and healthcare service provision to expand their market reach. The contract not only provides a steady revenue stream over a minimum of 12 months but also includes potential extensions of up to two additional years. Companies specialising in health benefits and insurance services, particularly SMEs with expertise in healthcare cash plans, are well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. Successfully securing this tender could enhance the winning firm's portfolio and credibility within the public sector health services domain. ## Notice Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) offers a Healthcare Cash Plan for its employees as part of its benefits package. NFRS pay for basic level membership which incorporates reimbursement of dental, optical, therapy and consultation fees (as a minimum). Employees can pay for higher level benefits, but this would be direct debit. NFRS is seeking quotations for provision of cover for up to 850 employees for a minimum of 12 months from 1st January 2025, with an option to extend for a further 12 + 12 months. Please note that NFRS use the professional advice of 'Partners &' in assessing the tender returns and the scheme is managed by Partners&, Client Director. This procurement is being undertaken via the NFRS eprocurement portal In-Tend. Documents are available to download free of charge via the following link, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/notts-fire/aspx/Home All queries and submissions should me made via the eprocurement portal by the closing date and time. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b32626f9-0870-4859-b070-a1a1b9ab0578 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 30 Dec 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL | | Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG5 8PD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire | | Local authority | Gedling | | Electoral ward | Bestwood St Albans | | Westminster constituency | Gedling | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 66512200 - Health insurance services - 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services - 85100000 - Health services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services ## Release History - 31 Oct 2024 at 10:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b32626f9-0870-4859-b070-a1a1b9ab0578 - 31 Oct 2024 at 10:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b32626f9-0870-4859-b070-a1a1b9ab0578 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b32626f9-0870-4859-b070-a1a1b9ab0578 31st October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/notts-fire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/notts-fire/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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