Athlete Medical Scheme (AMS)
The contract covers the delivery of the Athlete Medical Scheme (AMS) for eligible UK Sport-funded athletes, providing timely, high-quality healthcare services. The buyer is UK Sport, the United Kingdom Sports Council, which operates in the national sports development and elite athlete support sector. The supplier will administer and manage the scheme, provide access to an appropriate healthcare provider network, handle claims, and produce management information and performance reports; tenderers may propose a fully insured model, a trust-based model, or both. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2027 for an initial three-year term, with an option for a further one-year extension, and no estimated value is provided. Delivery locations are not specified, although services must support eligible funded athletes under the UK Sport scheme. The critical qualification requirement is that the supplier must be suitably qualified to administer and deliver the Athlete Medical Scheme.
Buyer: THE UNITED KINGDOM SPORTS COUNCIL. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 16 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £11.5m
- Bids close: 2 Nov 2026
- Location: Tower Hamlets
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 to 31 Mar 2030
- Category: Health insurance services (66512200)
From the official notice
UK Sport is seeking a suitably qualified supplier to deliver its Athlete Medical Scheme, providing timely, high-quality healthcare to eligible funded athletes. Tenderers may propose a fully insured model, a trust-based model, or both. The contract will cover the administration and management of the scheme, access to an appropriate healthcare provider network, claims handling, management information and performance reporting. The contract will commence on 1 April 2027 for an initial three-year term, with the option to extend for a further year. Please see more detail in the ITT.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 2 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £11.5m.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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