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title: "Contract Extension - US Benefits - Dental"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ce907d86-d9e4-44da-8942-36fda3dcf254"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
published: "2021-05-10"
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# Contract Extension - US Benefits - Dental

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce907d86-d9e4-44da-8942-36fda3dcf254

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking to extend a contract for optional dental coverage for Country Based Staff and their dependents, under the title "Contract Extension - US Benefits - Dental." This procurement falls under the medical insurance services category, with an allocated budget of £276,327. The contract extension period will commence on 1st April 2021 and conclude on 31st March 2022. This tender is currently in the Award stage, with the award notice published on 10th May 2021, after the tender period ended on 31st March 2021, indicating a timely approach for interested parties.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing insurance services, particularly those that specialise in dental coverage tailored to expatriates or international staff. Companies that can offer flexible and comprehensive dental insurance solutions, especially those with a strong understanding of the needs of overseas staff, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With the backing of a reputable buyer like the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, winning this tender could lead to further engagements and a stronger foothold within the public sector procurement landscape.

## Notice

Provision of optional dental coverage for Country Based Staff and their dependents. Contract Extension. One of a suite of Staff benefits in the US extended for one year only. PIN for new opportunity posted to Find a Tender

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19ecef9d-e314-4224-9f11-d3bd4855c9de |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Contract Extension |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £276,327 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £276,327 |
| 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 | CIGNA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66512220 - Medical insurance services

## Release History

- 10 May 2021 at 16:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19ecef9d-e314-4224-9f11-d3bd4855c9de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19ecef9d-e314-4224-9f11-d3bd4855c9de
  10th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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