--- title: "UKDPO/00602 UK Provision of Healthcare in the US - CF Opportunity Notice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4078303e-41c2-42ce-ade0-9b33e3e468b3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4078303e-41c2-42ce-ade0-9b33e3e468b3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4078303e-41c2-42ce-ade0-9b33e3e468b3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4078303e-41c2-42ce-ade0-9b33e3e468b3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-02-21" --- # UKDPO/00602 UK Provision of Healthcare in the US - CF Opportunity Notice Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4078303e-41c2-42ce-ade0-9b33e3e468b3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4078303e-41c2-42ce-ade0-9b33e3e468b3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4078303e-41c2-42ce-ade0-9b33e3e468b3.json) ## Summary The British Defence Staff United States (BDSUS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), is seeking a contractor to provide a tailored Medical and Dental Healthcare Plan for MOD and FCDO personnel and their eligible family members across all 50 States and the District of Columbia in the US. The contract is set to begin on 1st May 2026 for an initial term of three years, with optional extensions up to a total of five years. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for tender submission on 31st March 2025. The healthcare plan must provide comprehensive services equivalent to those of the UK's National Health Service (NHS). This is a competitive procedure with negotiation, categorized under health services (CPV 85100000), and the Cyber Risk Assessment for this contract is high. This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in healthcare services, especially those with expertise in providing customizable medical and dental plans that meet international standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this selective procurement process, which could lead to substantial contracts and the potential for long-term engagement with the UK government. Companies with experience in handling comprehensive healthcare plans and claim processing, as well as those capable of integrating extensive medical and dental networks, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this opportunity. ## Notice The British Defence Staff United States (BDSUS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), is seeking a tailored Medical and Dental Healthcare Plan to offer comprehensive healthcare services to MOD and FCDO personnel including their eligible family members residing across all 50 States and the District of Columbia in the US. The healthcare plan must offer complete customizability, enabling the managing team to determine the eligibility and extent of medical and dental coverage for each individual included. It is imperative that the plan delivers care equivalent to that available through the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK. This self-insured plan will provide an administration fee for claim processing and access to dental/medical networks, including discount benefits. The required 'Effective Service Date' for this plan is 1st May 2026, with an initial contract duration of three years with option's to extend for two additional one-year periods (making a total contract term of five years). The aim is to conduct a single procurement and award one contract for both BDSUS and FCDO. The Authority reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to separate the requirements and conduct individual procurements and/or award separate contracts. The Cyber Risk Assessment for this contract is High under reference RAR- 250210A17. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7c429f9-d096-4941-a50c-014328db7b9b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 | | 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2HB | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 21 Feb 2025 at 20:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7c429f9-d096-4941-a50c-014328db7b9b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7c429f9-d096-4941-a50c-014328db7b9b 21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/1623217401952A193294 PQQ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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