Award

Payroll Services for the British Embassy Madrid

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

31 Mar 2025 at 12:49

Award

15 Jan 2025 at 10:46

Tender

27 Sep 2024 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed its procurement process for two contracts related to payroll services for British embassies in Madrid and Athens. The contracts were awarded under the open procurement method and are part of the services category. The contract for the British Embassy in Madrid is valued at £236,064.5 and was awarded to APSE CONSULTANT SA on 31st March 2025. The contract for the British Embassy in Athens, valued at £34,477.88, was awarded to Accounting Solutions on 1st January 2025. The procurement stage for both contracts is complete, with necessary services expected to be rendered in Spain and Greece, respectively.

These tenders create excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in payroll management services, especially those with relevant experience in handling international and regional compliance requirements. Such contracts are particularly suitable for large-scale service providers capable of managing comprehensive payroll processes, including calculations, statutory contributions, payslip generation, and advisory roles. Businesses adept in tailored payroll solutions for diplomatic missions can leverage these opportunities for significant growth and international market presence.

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Notice Title

Payroll Services for the British Embassy Madrid

Notice Description

Payroll Services for the British Embassy Madrid.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Payroll Services for the British Embassy Madrid

Renewal: 3+1+1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a385
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012015-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£34,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
£42,016 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£270,541 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Keisha LaRaine Ingram
Contact Email
samanta.pukiene@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2070085000

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
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ACCOUNTING SOLUTIONS

APSE CONSULTANT

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