How to win: Medical Insurance Brokerage Services for British Embassy Manama

About this contract

The British Embassy Manama requires the provision of Medical Insurance Brokerage Services for its Country-Based Staff (CBS). The contract is expected to commence on 13 April 2027 for an initial term of one (1) year, with the option to extend for up to two (2) additional one-year periods, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. The estimated total contract value is £215,000. This Early Market Engagement (EME) exercise is being undertaken to assess market capability, identify potential suppliers, and gauge market interest ahead of the formal procurement process. The information gathered will support the Authority in refining its requirements and informing the future tender strategy.

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
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