--- title: "Provision of International Medical Insurance" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1a70c804-9c58-48bb-b7d5-fafe5917af54" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1a70c804-9c58-48bb-b7d5-fafe5917af54" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1a70c804-9c58-48bb-b7d5-fafe5917af54.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1a70c804-9c58-48bb-b7d5-fafe5917af54.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "VSO INTERNATIONAL" published: "2022-05-19" --- # Provision of International Medical Insurance Buyer: VSO INTERNATIONAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a70c804-9c58-48bb-b7d5-fafe5917af54 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1a70c804-9c58-48bb-b7d5-fafe5917af54) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1a70c804-9c58-48bb-b7d5-fafe5917af54.json) ## Summary VSO International is seeking tenders for the "Provision of International Medical Insurance" aimed at supporting their global workforce. The tender is currently in the 'Tender' stage, with all expressions of interest required to be submitted by 20 June 2022, at 15:00 (local UK time). The contract is set to start on 1 December 2022 and will last for a period of two years, with options to extend annually up to a maximum of five years. This procurement falls under the category of accident and health insurance services, and it encompasses locations throughout Africa and Asia, making it essential for interested providers to have extensive medical networks in these regions. The procurement method employed for this tender is a selective restricted procedure. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in medical insurance services, particularly those with capabilities to provide comprehensive coverage and cashless medical services in various international locations. Firms well-suited to compete in this tender would ideally have experience working in the healthcare insurance sector, particularly in challenging geographical regions such as Bangladesh, Kenya, and Nigeria. Participating in the online market engagement event on 9 June 2022 will allow potential bidders to gain insights into VSO's insurance requirements and establish crucial contacts that may enhance their proposal's competitiveness. ## Notice VSO is a global voluntary organisation whose mission is to bring people together to fight poverty through the lasting power of volunteering. We will be running a tender process with the intention of awarding a contract for the provision of Group International Medical Insurance for our Global Workforce. We are seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced / qualified organisations who can deliver on this requirement. Providers must be able to provide medical insurance cover in all locations and have extensive and appropriate medical provider networks in place in all locations to meet the requirements of our volunteers and staff across Africa and Asia to receive cashless medical services. We operate where we can make the most difference fighting poverty. In 2020/21 VSO delivered programmes across 29 countries. The list of countries for 2021/22 financial year includes: Bangladesh, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, eSwatini, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, and Zambia. The provision of this service is required to start on 01 Dec 2022. Market event: organisations interested in finding out more about this contract opportunity are invited to attend our online market engagement event on Thursday 09 June 2022 at 15:00 (local UK time). This will be an opportunity to learn more about VSO, hear about VSO's global medical insurance requirements, find out about the tender process and ask any questions you may have. To attend the event, please email medical@vsoint.org for details by Monday 06 June. Expressions of interest: all expressions of interest in this tender opportunity must be received by VSO by 20 June 2022 at 15:00 (local UK time) and must be submitted electronically (emailed) to the following email address: penny.prestage@vsoint.org. The EOI must include a contact name, company name, company address, phone and email address. Tender documents: tender documents will be sent to those who expressed an interest, following the close of the EOI period. Contract period: 2 years, with the option to extend on an annual basis for up to a maximum of five years (2+1+1+1). VSO reserves the right not to award a contract ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22ab91e9-adf2-4b8a-aa6d-23638eaf339e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2022 - 30 Nov 2027 | | 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 | VSO INTERNATIONAL | | Locality | KINGSTON UPON THAMES | | Post town | Kingston upon Thames | | Postcode | KT2 6QJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton | | Local authority | Kingston upon Thames | | Electoral ward | Norbiton | | Westminster constituency | Kingston and Surbiton | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66512000 - Accident and health insurance services - 66512200 - Health insurance services - 66512220 - Medical insurance services ## Release History - 19 May 2022 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22ab91e9-adf2-4b8a-aa6d-23638eaf339e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22ab91e9-adf2-4b8a-aa6d-23638eaf339e 19th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY164429 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.vsointernational.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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