Tender

EU 718 Telephony services Greece

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2025 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a public authority under the sub-central government, is inviting tenders for the provision of fixed mobile telephony and internet services for its premises in Greece. These services are required to cover locations in Athens and Thessaloniki. The procurement process, which follows an open competition method, is currently in the tender stage with key deadlines approaching; interested parties must submit tenders by 12:00 pm GMT on 12th December 2025, with the enquiry period ending on 2nd December 2025. The contract awarded will initially span three years starting from 1st January 2026, with the possibility of a one-year extension, totalling a maximum duration ending on 31st December 2029. The industry category identified for this tender is telecommunications services, with a total gross value of £37,200.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive service coverage in Greece. With an emphasis on quality, methodology, and social value, the tender is well-suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can deliver competitive pricing and maintain high service levels. Engaging with a reputable organisation like the British Council can facilitate growth and open doors to further opportunities in international markets. All the details for the registration process are available online, ensuring a streamlined process for interested suppliers.

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Notice Title

EU 718 Telephony services Greece

Notice Description

We would like to invite tenders for the provision of fixed mobile telephony and internet services for the British Council premises in Greece The locations of our premises are in Athens and Thessaloniki You should be able to cover all locations to take part on this tendering exercise We will contract one single supplier for the provision of the services The Contract awarded will have a duration of 3 years with an option for an extension for up to one additional year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e318
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074671-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nektaria Theodoropoulou
Contact Email
nektaria.theodoropoulou@britishcouncil.gr
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

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