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31 Jul 2026 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is initiating a tender process seeking to engage an accounting agency to provide accounting, financial reporting, and statutory compliance services for its operations in Azerbaijan. This procurement falls under the industry category of 'Accounting services' and 'Tax consultancy services', and is located in London. The procurement method is an open competition below the threshold, with the tender stage currently active. Interested bidders need to be aware of the key dates, such as the enquiry period closing on 21st August 2026 and the tender period ending on 21st September 2026. The contract, with an estimated value of £93,600, is set to begin on 9th January 2027, running until 8th January 2031, with the option for renewal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in accounting and tax consultancy services aiming to expand their international client base. Given the procurement's emphasis on quality, methodology, and pricing approach, businesses with strong expertise and competitive pricing strategies will be well-positioned to compete. The British Council's initiative offers a substantial growth opportunity for firms looking to associate with a renowned public authority in the sub-central government sector, leveraging the prestige and potential future engagements such an association can bring. Furthermore, the contract's scope for a four-year duration with potential renewals provides long-term business and financial stability.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

WE_1340 - Accounting Services for the British Council Azerbaijan

Notice Description

The British Council is seeking to engage an accounting agency to provide accounting, financial reporting, and statutory compliance services for the British Council Azerbaijan.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend up to two (2) additional consecutive periods of twelve (12) months each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d883
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072585-2026
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

79211000 - Accounting services

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£76,752 Under £100K
Lots Value
£76,752 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Jan 2027 - 8 Jan 2031 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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