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EU_837 - FRA Printer Services 2026-2030

BRITISH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Mar 2026 at 09:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
TenderUpdate

27 Oct 2025 at 14:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

13 Oct 2025 at 12:40

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has completed its procurement process for printer leasing and maintenance services in France, spanning from 2026 to 2030. The contract, titled "EU_837 - FRA Printer Services," operates within the services industry category. Notably, the British Council acted as the buyer in this procurement, with the award made to the supplier, Factoria, on 17th March 2026. The procurement was conducted through an open competition, following below-threshold regulations, as per UK legislation 2023/54. The award stage is active, marking a significant milestone in the contract's lifecycle, which began on 13th February 2026 and is set to conclude on 4th January 2030.

This tender opens up substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in printing and maintenance services. With gross contract value of €200,000, although the amount award was €180,000, it provides a robust business growth avenue for suppliers skilled in delivering high-quality printer leasing services, ensuring preventive and corrective maintenance. The procurement method welcomes open competition, making it suitable for large enterprises and businesses capable of providing comprehensive photocopier maintenance services required by the British Council. Companies that can offer these services over the defined contract period in France will be well-positioned to benefit from this business engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EU_837 - FRA Printer Services 2026-2030

Notice Description

British Council in France is looking for printers leasing and services for the perios 2026-2030

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ae41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023823-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

30232100 - Printers and plotters

50313200 - Photocopier maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 4 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FACTORIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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