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Payroll Services for the British Embassy Athens

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Award

15 Jan 2025 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has completed the procurement process for Payroll Services for the British Embassy Athens. This contract falls under the industry category of Payroll management services (CPV: 79211110) and spans multiple locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is Award, with the tender closing on 29th October 2024. The contract period extends from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2028, with an option for two 12-month extensions. The awarded contract was valued at GBP 34,477.88 and was facilitated through an open procedure (above threshold).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in payroll management services, particularly those capable of operating across various international locations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract especially appealing, as it encourages their participation. The awarded contract to Accounting Solutions, a large-scale supplier based in Athens, Greece, indicates that businesses with the capability to manage payroll services for diplomatic missions across diverse regions are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The contract's duration and potential extensions also provide a stable, long-term growth opportunity for the awarded business.

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Notice Title

Payroll Services for the British Embassy Athens

Notice Description

Payroll Services for the British Embassy Athens. Contract is for 3 years with 2 possible extensions for 12 months per each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b52d9f7e-007f-4913-9f18-938cc765be9d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaa1fdbc-ef64-4720-93ea-a40d012c09a4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

79211110 - Payroll management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,477 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,477 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Samanta Pukiene
Contact Email
samanta.pukiene@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ACCOUNTING SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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