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Tax and accounting services

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Award

11 Feb 2026 at 08:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

10 Dec 2025 at 08:12

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a public authority under sub-central government, is engaging in a procurement process for outsourced tax and accounting services in Georgia. The contract, with a gross value of 132,000 GBP, is being tendered using the below-threshold open competition method. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and is scheduled to conclude on 5 January 2026, with the contract period commencing on 2 February 2026. This initiative, titled "WE_1017_Accounting and Tax Outsourcing Services," aims to secure a reputable service provider that can deliver financial consultancy services to their Georgia location.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in tax consultancy and accounting services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Engagement in this contract could offer growth potential through extended exposure to international markets and long-term collaboration with a distinguished organisation like the British Council. SME suitability is affirmed, emphasising the focus on quality, methodology, and competitive pricing in the award criteria. Businesses seeking to expand their footprint in the consultancy sector in Georgia would find this tender especially aligned with their growth aspirations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tax and accounting services

Notice Description

British Council Georgia is entering into a contract for Outsourced Tax and Accounting services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f250
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012173-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79211000 - Accounting services

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£111,864 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£111,864 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£129,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2028 1-2 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
Suzan Dogru Asik
Contact Email
suzan.asik@britishcouncil.org
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BDO CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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