Scope
Reference
PRN004561
Description
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) offers a Healthcare Cash Plan for its employees as part of its benefits package. NFRS pay for basic level membership which incorporates reimbursement of dental, optical, therapy and consultation fees (as a minimum).
NFRS is seeking quotations for provision of cover for up to 750 employees for a minimum of 12 months from 1st January 2026, with an option to extend for a further 12 months.
This procurement is being undertaken using the NFRS eprocurement portal In-tend available by the following link.
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/notts-fire/aspx/Home
To access the procurement documents , please register via the above link and express an interest in the opportunity.
Total value (estimated)
- £100,000 excluding VAT
- £120,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026
- Possible extension to 31 December 2027
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
12 month optional extension.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 66512200 - Health insurance services
- 66512210 - Voluntary health insurance services
Submission
Enquiry deadline
18 November 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
21 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Submissions should be made via the NFRS eprocurement portal as per the link detailed below. Should there be any issues with the below portal please email richard.henshaw@notts-fire.gov.uk prior to the return date and time.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
The tender will be evaluated on three elements:
Basic Requirements - Minimum standard to be met as detailed within the tender documentation - Pass/ Fail
Confirmation and acknowledgement of working with the NFRS broker - Pass/ Fail
Cost - 100%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Nottinghamshire and City of Nottingham Fire Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDCB-9254-WQCL
Nottinghamshire Police and Fire and Rescue Service Joint Headquarters, Sherwood Lodge Dr
Nottingham
NG5 8PP
United Kingdom
Region: UKF16 - South Nottinghamshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government