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Athlete Medical Scheme (AMS)

The United Kingdom Sports Council

The United Kingdom Sports Council in the United Kingdom is inviting bids for “Athlete Medical Scheme (AMS)”. Bids close on 2 November 2026, 15:00 GMT; the estimated value is £11.5 million. Who can bid: Financial capacity: audited accounts, turnover statement, cash flow forecast or equivalent; Insurance cover: employer's liability, public liability and professional indemnity each at £5m. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.

The tender in brief

A four-year athlete medical insurance scheme for UK Sport, for health insurers with elite sport experience

UK Sport is buying administration and management of its Athlete Medical Scheme, which covers healthcare costs for funded Olympic and Paralympic athletes. The contract runs from 1 April 2027 for three years, with an option to extend for one more year, and is valued at up to £11.5 million. Bidders may propose a fully insured model, a trust-based model, or both.

Who can win it

  • Financial capacity: audited accounts, turnover statement, cash flow forecast or equivalent
  • Insurance cover: employer's liability, public liability and professional indemnity each at £5m

Key facts

Estimated value
£11.5 million
Contract period
Three years from 1 April 2027, with an option to extend for a further year
How bids are judged
Financial and legal capability pass/fail, then pricing 25%, quality 55%, ED&I 10% and environmental sustainability 10%
Published
01 Oct 2026

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