--- title: "Healthcare Benefit" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a155" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a155" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a155.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a155.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MID AND WEST WALES FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY" published: "2026-06-03" --- # Healthcare Benefit Buyer: MID AND WEST WALES FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a155 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a155) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a155.json) ## Summary The Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority has successfully completed its procurement process for a healthcare subscription contract titled "Healthcare Benefit." This tender falls under the services category and is intended to provide health benefit services to the Authority's employees, with the aim of enhancing access to primary healthcare, mental health support, and overall employee wellbeing. The contract is set to commence on 1st July 2026 and will run until 30th June 2028, with options to renew for up to six additional years in two-year increments. The procurement method used was the open procedure, and the supplier awarded is Benenden Healthcare Society Limited. The main office for the purchasing authority is located in Carmarthen, Wales. This tender opens opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those offering health insurance and wellbeing programmes. An open procurement method ensures a competitive selection process, enabling various firms, including SMEs, to showcase their services. Suppliers with experience in providing tailored healthcare solutions to public authorities, including mental health support and diagnostic services, are well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses capable of delivering innovative health-related digital resources, such as webinars and toolkits, would find this contract valuable for growth and collaboration with public authorities. ## Notice Award of contract for the provision of a Health Benefit. This will be a Healthcare Subscription Contract .This is a new provision, and employees subscriptions will initially be fully funded by the Authority. Should employees wish to add dependents to any potential scheme the employee will be responsible for additional costs. The broad aims of provision of the additional health benefit are to:* Give staff an easy and quick access to primary health care, diagnostics and treatment.* Provide additional level of mental health support and reassurance for all staff.* Reduce sickness absence costs, increase focus and productivity of employees.* Improve staff retention, attract and retain talents.* Improve the culture and make staff feel valued and supported in the workplace. * Give staff further access to free webinars and/or wellbeing-related toolkits.* Provide quality assured information and advice about health and wellbeing.* Make a positive impact on employee's stress levels, wellbeing and overall standard of living. * Maximise the health, well-being and efficiency of its members.* Increase employee engagement and satisfaction. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The Contract will be awarded for a fixed term of 2 years. With the option to extend by 6 years at 24 month intervals. ### Planning Information To inform open FTS tender, suppliers are invited to an online information event on 22nd of October 2025, 2PM-3PM, via Microsoft Teams, where representatives of Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority will outline the procurement requirements and the tender submission process, as well as fielding questions from prospective bidders. Please register your interest to bid for this opportunity via the sell2wales notice and register your place at the engagement event by contacting Liann Phillips - procurement@mawwfire.gov.uk by 5pm 16th of October 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052140-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | 27 Oct 2025 | | Award date | 12 May 2026 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | 2034-01-05 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,920,000 | | Lots value | £1,920,000 | | Awards value | £1,950,000 | | Contracts value | £1,950,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MID AND WEST WALES FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY | | Locality | CARMARTHEN | | Post town | Swansea | | Postcode | SA31 1SP | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales | | Local authority | Carmarthenshire | | Electoral ward | Carmarthen Town West | | Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin | | Delivery location | TLL Wales, TLL14 South West Wales, TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, TLL18 Swansea, TLL24 Powys | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BENENDEN HEALTHCARE SOCIETY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 66512200 - Health insurance services - 66512210 - Voluntary health insurance services - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 3 Jun 2026 at 08:30 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052140-2026 - 2 Jun 2026 at 15:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052044-2026 - 13 May 2026 at 15:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044119-2026 - 29 Jan 2026 at 11:38 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007966-2026 - 29 Jan 2026 at 10:39 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007894-2026 - 29 Jan 2026 at 09:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007846-2026 - 24 Sep 2025 at 14:35 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059363-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052140-2026 3rd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052044-2026 2nd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044119-2026 13th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007966-2026 29th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007894-2026 29th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007846-2026 29th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059363-2025 24th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=359332 ITT Part 1 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=359371 ITT Part 2 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=359203 Appendix A - Terms and Conditions of Contract - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=359205 Appendix C - Wales Procurement Specific Questionnaire - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=359334 Appendix D - Pricing Schedule - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=359207 Appendix E - Service Locations - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=359208 Appendix F - Welsh Language Standards Questionnaire - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=359333 Appendix B - Specification Document ## Notice URLs - http://www.mawwfire.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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