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title: "International Emergency Medical Advice and Assistance Services"
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# International Emergency Medical Advice and Assistance Services

Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bd4dda3-c96a-4f4f-9963-1864a8be410c

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## Summary

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has completed the tender for "International Emergency Medical Advice and Assistance Services," which offers critical support to BBC employees and freelancers travelling internationally. This procurement falls under the industry category of medical insurance services, with a contract period that begins on 1st April 2018 and runs until 31st March 2023. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, with the tender period closing on 20th November 2017, and the contract has been awarded to Healix International Ltd as of 1st March 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on providing emergency medical services, advice, and assistance in diverse geographical areas including British Overseas Territories, Europe, and the United Kingdom. Companies that specialise in medical insurance services or have experience in emergency medical response, particularly those classified as SMEs, may find this procurement appealing, creating avenues for collaboration and service expansion in international contexts.

## Notice

This a retender of the emergency medical assistance contract (expiring on 31 March 2018) which provides advice and assistance to BBC employees and freelancers travelling overseas on BBC business. The service will include the provision of assistance in the event of a medical emergency - eg advice on where to find medical assistance and remote intervention into the provision of appropriate care, settling medical bills directly wherever possible and/or arranging medical evacuation. This service also provide pre-deployment reports for territories to which BBC personnel may be deployed, highlighting notable local risks and giving useful emergency information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c55dcfa7-7ee8-4c6a-8bc2-87398011bbb3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| 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 | THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W12 7TS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Hammersmith and Fulham |
| Electoral ward | College Park & Old Oak |
| Westminster constituency | Ealing Central and Acton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEALIX INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66512220 - Medical insurance services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2018 at 08:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c55dcfa7-7ee8-4c6a-8bc2-87398011bbb3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c55dcfa7-7ee8-4c6a-8bc2-87398011bbb3
  13th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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