Upcoming
Provision of Medical Care Services for Persons in Detention in Sovereing Base Areas in Cyprus
Ministry of Defence · Central government
In brief
Ministry of Defence has announced plans to buy healthcare and recruitment work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The notice does not state a value.
The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 May 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Competition
Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 157 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION The Authority is conducting Preliminary Market engagement (PME) to understand the market’s capacity, gather information, ascertain the level of interest and develop the Statement of Requirement (SOR) for the provision of Primary Healthcare Medical Services. This is to be provided for persons in detention in the Sovereign Based Areas including Sovereign Base Area (SBA) Prisoners, persons in Police Custody and Migrants in Cyprus to refine our Procurement strategy. In addition, we are particularly interested in understanding the indicative costs associated with delivering the services detailed in the draft Statement of Requirement (SOR) detailed in the…Read the full description
THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION
The Authority is conducting Preliminary Market engagement (PME) to understand the market’s capacity, gather information, ascertain the level of interest and develop the Statement of Requirement (SOR) for the provision of Primary Healthcare Medical Services. This is to be provided for persons in detention in the Sovereign Based Areas including Sovereign Base Area (SBA) Prisoners, persons in Police Custody and Migrants in Cyprus to refine our Procurement strategy.
In addition, we are particularly interested in understanding the indicative costs associated with delivering the services detailed in the draft Statement of Requirement (SOR) detailed in the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) over a 5-year period. Please provide a cost range per annum for the services detailed.
Suppliers shall note that this Pre-Market Engagement Exercise (PME) is not a call for competition and responding to this advert, does not constitute a formal tender or result in the letting of a Contract. This PME process is being utilised to gauge interest and options. The Authority welcomes the opportunity to engage with Suppliers and appreciates your assistance in providing us with your views. However, Suppliers shall note that the Authority must comply with its legal obligations in any ensing proceuremnt exercise. and treat each participant on a level playing field. There will be no commercial advantage from participating in this PME exercise.
CURRENT SITUATION
The SBA currently uses the Ministry of Defence provided primary healthcare services for persons in detention in the SBAs. The Authority is looking to outsource the services detailed in the Statement of Requirement (SOR)/PME documentation.
Further information about this PME documentation can be found in the Defence Sourcing Portal (www.contracts.mod.uk) under reference 715697452. Suppliers who are not currently registered will be required to do so.
Any clarification questions regarding this opportunity can be requested immediately by email through the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) or by emailing [email removed]. Final questions must be submitted by no later than 23:59 EET on Monday 10 November 2025. Final date for the Authority to reply to the clarification questions will be Friday 21 November 2025.
Please email your final response to the PMEN through the DSP or by emailing [email removed] by Friday 28 November 2025 at 12:59EET
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 066959-2025
About the buyer
Ministry of DefenceLast 12 months
Procurements
607Awards
341Suppliers it has used most for healthcare
- ASG Rescue Limited2 contracts
- Alliance-Pioneer Medical Ltd trading as Alliance Pioneer Group1 contract
- Anna Johnson & Associates Chartered Physiotherapists1 contract
- DNA Workplace Ltd1 contract
- King's College London1 contract
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From notice 066959-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 21 October 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.