Tender

Payroll Services

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 06:34

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has initiated an open procurement process for Payroll Services in Baku, Azerbaijan. Classified under CPV code 79211110 (Payroll management services) and additional code 79631000 (Personnel and payroll services), this tender is currently in the 'Tender' stage. The procurement, which aims to enlist services valued at £20,000, must be submitted by 17th March 2025. The contract is scheduled to start on 25th April 2025 and will run until 24th April 2027. The procurement method employed is an open procedure below the threshold, ensuring a competitive and transparent selection process. The main focus of this tender falls under the category of services, and it is particularly oriented towards businesses capable of delivering high-standard payroll management services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in payroll management to establish or strengthen their foothold within the UK public sector, particularly with a prestigious buyer like the British Council. While it is not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, it offers considerable business growth potential for firms that provide comprehensive payroll solutions. Companies with experience in handling international payroll logistics, especially those familiar with operations in the UK and Azerbaijan, stand to benefit the most from this opportunity. Engaging in this contract could also lead to future collaborations and increased credibility in the industry.

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Notice Title

Payroll Services

Notice Description

Payroll Services for the British Council in Azerbaijan, Baku

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-774b58e7-0768-4a6b-a9d8-dbf365adca2b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0936c3c8-c70b-441f-9e78-cddbad7c5768
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79211110 - Payroll management services

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Apr 2025 - 24 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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