Open tenders / Health & social care
Planned procurement · Notice 086771-2026
Health Cover Services
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority
- Value
- £160k
- Stage
- Early notice
- Where
- Yorkshire and the Humber
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 1 Feb 2027 – 1 Feb 2030
In plain English
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is gauging market interest ahead of a tender for employee health cover for around 1,500 staff — a healthcare cash plan (dental, optical, prescriptions, scans, 24/7 GP, counselling, screening) plus private medical insurance. The contract is expected to run from February 2027 for three years with two possible one-year extensions, worth roughly £150,000–£200,000 in total; this notice is only a request for information, with the tender expected around late November and expressions of interest by 28/09/2026.
Good fit for: Health cash plan providers and private medical insurers, or brokers able to arrange both.
Watch out: You must be able to supply both a cash plan and private medical insurance through accredited private hospitals; Buyer asks which supplier lists (frameworks) you are on, which may shape the eventual route to market; Registration on the In-tend e-procurement portal is recommended to access tender documents; Buyer reserves the right to talk to any supplier before running a competition
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What the buyer says
The West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is inviting expressions of interest for an upcoming tender for Health cover Services. As the fourth-largest Fire and Rescue Service in the UK, WYFRS serves over 2.2 million people across 800 square miles, providing emergency coverage 24 hours a day, every day of the year. WYFRS employees approx. 1500 staff. At this time, WYFRS is looking to assess the market's interest and its appetite to bid for and deliver this upcoming contract. A high-level overview of the key requirements is outlined below, although full details will be provided in the tender opportunity. 1. Cash Plan A healthcare cash plan that enables employees to reclaim the cost of routine healthcare expenses, including but not limited to: Prescription charges Dental treatment costs Optical expenses, including eye tests and corrective eyewear Specialist consultations and diagnostic services Diagnostic scanning services, including MRI, CT and PET scans In addition, the cash plan should provide access to a range of wellbeing and preventative health benefits, such as: 24/7 GP services Counselling and wellbeing support Cancer risk assessments and screening services Neurodiversity assessment and support services 2. Private Medical Insurance (PMI) A private medical insurance provision that enables employees to access eligible consultations, diagnostics and surgical procedures through accredited private hospitals. This should support timely access to treatment and reduce waiting times for covered medical conditions compared to the NHS. The tender is expected to be issued approximately November 26. The contract term will last a minimum of 3 years, with options to extend for +1 + 1 year periods, bringing the total duration to a maximum of 5 years total. The estimated c…
Procedure: not stated. Published 14 Sep 2026.
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