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title: "US Benefits - Vision Insurance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b9b9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
published: "2022-03-11"
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# US Benefits - Vision Insurance

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b9b9

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking tenders for the "US Benefits - Vision Insurance" contract, which falls under the medical insurance services category. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract expected to commence on 1 April 2022 and last for three years, ending on 31 March 2025, with options to extend for an additional two years. This open procurement method encourages various suppliers to participate, targeting businesses capable of delivering comprehensive vision insurance coverage across all 50 US states.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for insurance providers, particularly those specialising in vision insurance and possessing the necessary credentials to operate within the United States. Potential bidders should have a strong US presence, a solid understanding of local regulations, and the capacity to manage comprehensive insurance services. The total potential contract value is estimated at $206,802 USD over five years, providing significant growth potential for successful bidders who can meet the outlined criteria and deliver quality service to the US Network's Country Based Staff members.

## Notice

Vision Insurance The US Network has provided vision insurance coverage for its Country Based Staff members (CBS) as part of suite of benefits for many years. The suite of benefits provided have taken on more importance with the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). The ACA provided comprehensive reform of medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance across the US. The main goal of the ACA is to ensure all Americans have access to affordable insurance coverage. The current contract expires on the 31st of March 2022.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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 contracted a benefits Broker. The Contract is for a maximum period of five (5) years. The original contracting period is 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.

Options: Optional 2 extensions on the contract for 1 year each - creating a total possible contract length of 5 years and forecast total contract value of $206,802USD if all options are utilised.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension options

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006776-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 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 | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £124,081 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006776-2022
- 8 Jun 2021 at 21:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012872-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009898-2021
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009898-2021?
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office

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