Stale Pre-tender

CS: Medical - Brokerage and Medical Insurance Services for the British Embassy in Quito

Details

Buyer: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Value: £495,722
Topic: Medical insurance services
Published: 11 May 2026
Submission: 15 May 2026
Source: uk:find_a_tender

Tender description

The British Embassy in Quito is seeking a suitably qualified supplier to provide comprehensive Brokerage and Medical Insurance services to support the healthcare needs of its staff and eligible dependants. The appointed supplier will be expected to advise on appropriate medical insurance solutions, manage relationships with insurers, ensure policies remain compliant with local regulations, and provide ongoing support throughout the policy lifecycle. This includes assisting with renewals, handling policy administration, supporting claims processes, responding to member enquiries, and offering timely, professional advice on coverage, benefits, and market developments. A strong understanding of the local insurance market, proactive client support, and the ability to deliver a reliable, high‑quality service tailored to the Embassy’s operational needs are key requirements of this contract.

Timeline

Completed: Pre-tender published11 May 2026
Current notice

About the buyer

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is a ministerial department that buys through its own Commercial Directorate. Four category teams cover programme delivery, estates and security, digital and technology, and corporate services. The department runs its own frameworks, such as the Global Development Delivery Framework, and dynamic purchasing systems for construction and global facilities management.

A commercial pipeline is updated every quarter.

Over the past 5 years, most of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's contract awards have been in business services, transport equipment and construction work.

Decision makers

Connect with the people behind this procurement.

Job title	Phone number	Work email
Head of Procurement	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@foreign-commonwealth-and-development-office.gov
Commercial Director	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@foreign-commonwealth-and-development-office.gov
Procurement Manager	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@foreign-commonwealth-and-development-office.gov
Category Lead	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@foreign-commonwealth-and-development-office.gov
Senior Buyer	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@foreign-commonwealth-and-development-office.gov
Contracts Manager	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@foreign-commonwealth-and-development-office.gov