Award

Contract award: Payroll services for British Embassy Brussels

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Dec 2021 at 11:53

Award Notice
Tender

30 Jul 2021 at 09:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for the provision of Payroll services to the British Embassy in Brussels, valued at £223,936. The contract, which is set to commence on 1 January 2022 and run until 31 December 2024, may also be extended by up to four additional years. This procurement process followed an open procedure, which is suitable for businesses above the specified threshold. The procurement stage is currently complete, with the contract formally awarded on 20 December 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in payroll management and personnel services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in this field. Companies that can demonstrate reliable and professional capabilities, especially in managing employment administration and payroll functions in compliance with local labour laws in Belgium, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The expansive geographical delivery reach, which includes the UK and other territories, further broadens the potential market for these businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract award: Payroll services for British Embassy Brussels

Notice Description

Contract award for the Provision of Payroll Services to the British Embassy Brussels . The contract duration is three years thereafter with optional extension of another four years (option to renew annually).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88f8f69b-4d42-4881-896f-5815e2f5b6f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0671db9-aa14-4da3-9047-6b5ed4db667a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£223,936 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£223,936 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SECRÉTARIAT SOCIAL SECUREX ASBL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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