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title: "US Benefits - Vision Insurance"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
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# US Benefits - Vision Insurance

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e7fa246-c476-47ab-bcc7-95eceac2f9aa

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for "US Benefits - Vision Insurance" to Vision Service Plan Insurance Company. This contract, classified under medical insurance services, is set to cover a three-year initial period starting from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2025, with an option for two additional one-year extensions. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 7th July 2021. The contract value stands at £94,405, and it includes provision for coverage across the 50 US States, ensuring that all Country Based Staff members have access to necessary insurance services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical insurance services, particularly those licensed to operate in the United States and possessing a substantial presence there. Companies with their own U.S. networks, which can demonstrate compliance with U.S. regulations and an ability to provide wide geographical coverage, will be well-suited to compete. Firms that match the outlined eligibility criteria and can demonstrate strong financial health and experience in managing similar contracts could leverage this opportunity to expand their market footprint and enhance their service offerings.

## Notice

Award of Contract The US Network has selected a company to provide vision insurance coverage for its Country Based Staff members (CBS) Original opportunity notice here: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f5d48098-93c5-4bf3-a257-005a014ab066 The nature of vision 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 Awarded contract can cover a maximum total period of up to five (5) years, if all extensions are utilised. The original contract 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/f47aca66-2b8f-414b-9e58-f176b913fa5d |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £94,405 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,405 |
| 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 | VISION SERVICE PLAN INSURANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66512220 - Medical insurance services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2022 at 16:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f47aca66-2b8f-414b-9e58-f176b913fa5d
- 8 Jun 2021 at 03:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5d48098-93c5-4bf3-a257-005a014ab066

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f47aca66-2b8f-414b-9e58-f176b913fa5d
  11th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5d48098-93c5-4bf3-a257-005a014ab066
  8th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f5d48098-93c5-4bf3-a257-005a014ab066

## Provenance

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