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Tender

15 Jun 2026 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is initiating a procurement process for "EU 1318 Accounting and Payroll Services Bulgaria", seeking to contract personnel and payroll services within the public sector category. This tender is in the active stage, with an open competition procurement method detailed as "Below threshold - open competition". The services are to be provided in Bulgaria, with the tender period ending on 1st July 2026 at 11:00 GMT. The total contract value is set at €228,000 gross. Interested parties should note enquiry submissions conclude by 29th June 2026, and the contract period is expected to start on 1st August 2026, initially lasting until 31st July 2030, with a possible renewal for one additional year.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for firms specialising in accounting and payroll services, particularly those with a focus on public sector projects. Given that the procurement is open to wide competition and below the threshold, it invites participation from SMEs and larger enterprises alike, allowing a diverse array of businesses to benefit from engaging with a reputable organisation like the British Council. Companies with expertise in navigating similar service contracts for public authorities or those looking to expand their services into the Bulgarian market will find this opportunity to be strategically beneficial for growth. The electronic submission policy further facilitates participation from a broad range of suppliers.

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Notice Title

EU 1318 Accounting and Payroll Services Bulgaria

Notice Description

EU 1318 Accounting and Payroll Services British Council Bulgaria

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b514
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056228-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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