---
title: "Private Medical Insurance 2025-2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a6e3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-31"
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# Private Medical Insurance 2025-2026

Buyer: DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a6e3

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## Summary

Dartford Borough Council initiated a tender process for Private Medical Insurance covering the period 2025-2026, aimed at providing yearly medical insurance for staff through contributions throughout the year. The contracting process witnessed the successful awarding of the contract to Bupa Insurance Ltd, a large-scale insurance provider based in London. The procurement process took place under sub-central government regulations, and involved a direct procurement method described as 'Below threshold - without competition'. This contract, terminated on 31st March 2026, was classified under the services category, specifically medical insurance services, and was originally awarded with an active status. The procurement was managed by the Dartford Borough Council Procurement Team, with the award issued on 2nd October 2025, marking the commencement date of the insurance contract.

This opportunity for the provision of private medical insurance services presents notable prospects for insurance companies, particularly those with established operations in the United Kingdom. Large-scale insurance providers like Bupa Insurance Ltd equipped to offer comprehensive medical plans suitable for government officials or employees, find a conducive environment to expand their market reach. Businesses specialising in medical insurance services are positioned to compete effectively in similar future procurement processes, benefitting from the acquired knowledge and experience in managing intricate insurance requirements for sub-central government entities. The detailed oversight by the procurement authorities and direct method execution allows for strategic partnerships aimed at enhancing healthcare coverage for government employees while driving business growth among competitive suppliers in this sector.

## Notice

Yearly private medical insurance for staff covered by staff contributions throughout the year

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029685-2026 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,000 |
| Contracts value | £62,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | DARTFORD |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA1 1DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Dartford |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Dartford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BUPA INSURANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66512220 - Medical insurance services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 12:49 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029685-2026
- 2 Oct 2025 at 13:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061759-2025
- 2 Oct 2025 at 13:10 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061749-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029685-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061759-2025
  2nd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061749-2025
  2nd October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dartford.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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