--- title: "UK Provision of Healthcare in the US" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e794" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e794" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e794.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e794.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE BRITISH DEFENCE STAFF US" published: "2025-02-24" --- # UK Provision of Healthcare in the US Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE BRITISH DEFENCE STAFF US Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e794 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e794) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e794.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence British Defence Staff US, in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), is inviting tenders for the 'UK Provision of Healthcare in the US'. This procurement, classified under the health services category (CPV: 85100000), seeks to establish a tailored Medical and Dental Healthcare Plan for MOD and FCDO personnel and their families residing across all 50 States and the District of Columbia in the US. The tender process is currently active, with electronic submissions due by 31st March 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1st May 2026, with an initial duration of three years and options to extend for two additional one-year periods, potentially making the total contract term five years. The procurement method is selective through a competitive procedure with negotiation. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with capabilities in providing comprehensive medical and dental plans equivalent to the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK. Companies that are compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and General Data Protection Regulations will find this tender particularly well-suited to their expertise. The long-term nature of the contract, combined with the possibility for extensions, provides a stable and lucrative opportunity to gain a substantial foothold in the public sector healthcare market, especially for firms experienced in handling large-scale, multinational healthcare provisions and claim processing systems. ## Notice The British Defence Staff United States (BDSUS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), is seeking a tailored Medical and Dental Healthcare Plan to offer comprehensive healthcare services to MOD and FCDO personnel including their eligible family members residing across all 50 States and the District of Columbia in the US. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The British Defence Staff United States (BDSUS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), is seeking a tailored Medical and Dental Healthcare Plan to offer comprehensive healthcare services to MOD and FCDO personnel including their eligible family members residing across all 50 States and the District of Columbia in the US. The healthcare plan must offer complete customizability, enabling the managing team to determine the eligibility and extent of medical and dental coverage for each individual included. It is imperative that the plan delivers care equivalent to that available through the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK. This self-insured plan will provide an administration fee for claim processing and access to dental/medical networks, including discount benefits. The required 'Effective Service Date' for this plan is 1st May 2026, with an initial contract duration of three years with options to extend for two additional one-year periods (making a total contract term of five years). The aim is to conduct a single procurement and award one contract for both BDSUS and FCDO. The Authority reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to separate the requirements and conduct individual procurements and/or award separate contracts. The Cyber Risk Assessment for this contract is High under reference RAR- 250210A17. Options: Two one-year options to extend the total contract duration to five years. The aim is to award one contract for both BDSUS and FCDO. The Authority reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to award two individual contracts. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007074-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE BRITISH DEFENCE STAFF US | | Locality | WASHINGTON DC | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | 20 008 | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 24 Feb 2025 at 13:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007074-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/1623217401952A193294 - https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-washington ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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