Athlete Medical Scheme (AMS)
- Buyer
- THE UNITED KINGDOM SPORTS COUNCIL
- Value
- £11,500,000
- Closes
- 11 November 2026
- Where
- LONDON, London
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
UK Sport is looking for a healthcare provider to run its Athlete Medical Scheme, which gives medical support to funded athletes. The supplier will manage the scheme, handle claims, run a network of healthcare providers, and report on performance. The contract starts April 2027 for three years with an option to extend one more year.
What the buyer wants
• Set up and run a healthcare scheme for eligible athletes, either fully insured, trust-based, or both • Manage a network of healthcare providers and ensure timely, high-quality care • Handle claims processing and payments • Provide management information and performance reports to UK Sport
Likely requirements
Our reading of the notice. Always check the tender documents.
This contract is for specialist medical scheme administration and requires either an established healthcare provider network or the ability to build one, plus significant insurance and compliance infrastructure. Most small building trades, cleaners, electricians, or general contractors will not meet the core requirements.
How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
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