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title: "Provision of Payroll Services for the British Embassy Madrid"
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# Provision of Payroll Services for the British Embassy Madrid

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a31c6ef5-597d-40a9-9eaf-e1bf8aed18db

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Provision of Payroll Services for the British Embassy Madrid" is being conducted by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). This active tender, classified under the CPV codes 79211110 and 79631000 for payroll management and personnel services, has an open procedure procurement method. Key dates to note include the end of the tender period on 22nd November 2024 and the contract period from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2028. The services required include salary calculations, handling third-party contributions, processing end-of-service pay, and preparing payslips. The procurement is aimed at serving various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The total contract value is estimated at GBP 85,000.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in payroll and personnel services. The open procurement method and the suitability criteria indicate that SMEs have a viable chance of winning the contract, making this an accessible opportunity for smaller firms looking to expand their portfolio. The extensive scope of services required ensures continued engagement and the establishment of a long-term relationship with the FCDO, making it ideal for businesses with expertise in handling complex payroll requirements and providing comprehensive salary-related advisory services. Businesses that can ensure timely and accurate payroll processing, alongside effective customer service, will find this tender particularly promising.

## Notice

An experienced Contractor providing payroll services according to the following scope: 1. Calculation of staff salaries. 2. Calculation of third-party contributions. 3. Calculation of additional payments. 4. Calculation of end of service pay. 5. Preparation of payslips and delivery of these to the Embassy via post. 6. Advise on salary-related issues (for instance, tax/abatement). 7. Preparation statement of annual earnings for staff. 8. Generation of employment certifications and social security contributions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b79d92cd-29cb-4b72-8ec2-5d0aba462e90 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79211110 - Payroll management services
- 79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2024 at 11:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b79d92cd-29cb-4b72-8ec2-5d0aba462e90

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b79d92cd-29cb-4b72-8ec2-5d0aba462e90
  21st October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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