Award

AM_832 Servicios de Nomina y Contabilidad en Mexico

BRITISH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

29 Oct 2025 at 13:12

TenderUpdate

15 Sep 2025 at 09:44

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12 Sep 2025 at 06:59

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12 Sep 2025 at 06:32

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09 Sep 2025 at 16:24

Tender

09 Sep 2025 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has awarded a contract for payroll management and accounting services in Mexico, under the tender titled "AM_832 Servicios de Nómina y Contabilidad en México." The procurement process was conducted via an open, competitive flexible procedure. The contract involves managing payroll and accounting for three legal entities operated by the British Council in Mexico. This includes both commercial and donation-authorised entities, requiring comprehensive management of financial information and payroll requirements. The contract, valued at £390,000 GBP (gross amount £452,400 GBP), was awarded on 29th October 2025 to Basal Capital, S. de R.L. de C.V., with the contract period starting on 1st December 2025 and ending on 1st December 2027, with the possibility of extensions up to 2030. The procurement stage is complete, marked by the award notice, and the standstill period for this contract concludes on 7th November 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for companies capable of delivering payroll and financial services, particularly those with experience in handling complex multi-entity operations. Businesses that specialise in payroll management services, especially those accustomed to working within both commercial and philanthropic regulations, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The contract's scope underscores the importance of infrastructure, technology, and resource capabilities to manage accounting and financial data concurrently across different entities. This award demonstrates the potential for expanded market presence and the development of long-term relationships within the public sector, especially for companies strategically positioned to offer competitive and comprehensive financial solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AM_832 Servicios de Nomina y Contabilidad en Mexico

Notice Description

El British Council Mexico opera a traves de 3 entidades legales para llevar a cabo sus operaciones en Mexico; una entidad diplomatica para la cual no se requiere contabilidad local, pero si se necesitan servicios de gestion de nomina; una entidad comercial; y una entidad autorizada para recibir donativos, para la cual aplican en su totalidad todas las regulaciones, procesos y servicios locales. La empresa seleccionada debe contar con la infraestructura, tecnologia, recursos y capacidad necesarios para manejar simultaneamente la contabilidad, la informacion financiera y los requerimientos de nomina de las 3 entidades legales. Ademas, debe contar con un historial comprobado de experiencia trabajando con entidades comerciales y entidades autorizadas para recibir donativos. Se establecera un calendario de trabajo que incluira reuniones quincenales/mensuales con el/la Financial Controller y/o el equipo de Finanzas local.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0596ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069371-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible 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

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£390,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£390,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£390,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mauricio Zapata
Contact Email
mauricio.zapata@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
+57 3103302110

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BASAL CAPITAL, S. DE R.L. DE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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