--- title: "International Emergency Medical Advice and Assistance Services (CF)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8362bf6d-3a56-4781-96aa-66112009d7fa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8362bf6d-3a56-4781-96aa-66112009d7fa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8362bf6d-3a56-4781-96aa-66112009d7fa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8362bf6d-3a56-4781-96aa-66112009d7fa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)" published: "2017-10-24" --- # International Emergency Medical Advice and Assistance Services (CF) Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8362bf6d-3a56-4781-96aa-66112009d7fa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8362bf6d-3a56-4781-96aa-66112009d7fa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8362bf6d-3a56-4781-96aa-66112009d7fa.json) ## Summary The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is seeking suppliers for the "International Emergency Medical Advice and Assistance Services" contract, which is a retender of an existing emergency medical assistance contract set to expire on 31 March 2018. This opportunity falls within the medical insurance services industry and is open to providers across various delivery locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 20 November 2017. The contract itself will commence on 1 April 2018 and extend for five years, with an estimated value of £740,000. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical assistance and insurance services, particularly those equipped to deliver emergency medical support to organisations with personnel operating abroad. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given their agility in providing tailored services. Companies involved in medical evacuations, local risk assessment, and medical billing management would be particularly well-suited for this tender as they can address the specific needs of BBC personnel during international assignments. ## 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. Additional information: Please register your interest in this project by taking the following steps: 1 - Register your company on the BravoSolution e-Tendering portal (this is only required once): 1.1 - Go to https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk. 1.2 - Click the link on the login page to Register. 1.3 - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'Continue'. 1.4 - Enter your correct business and user details. 1.5 - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete. 1.6 - You will shortly receive an email with your temporary password. 2 - Express an Interest in the tender: 2.1 - Login to the portal with the username/password. 2.2 - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier). 2.3 - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. 2.4 - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only. 2.5 - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box. 3. Responding to the tender: 3.1 - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). 3.2 - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. 3.3 - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). 3.4 - You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the Bravo e-Tendering help desk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09e92f2b-00ea-4fe9-9cb0-8ed8db70cd06 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £740,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66512220 - Medical insurance services ## Release History - 24 Oct 2017 at 07:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09e92f2b-00ea-4fe9-9cb0-8ed8db70cd06 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09e92f2b-00ea-4fe9-9cb0-8ed8db70cd06 24th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.bbc.co.uk/supplying ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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