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title: "Payroll Services for the British Embassy Athens"
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# Payroll Services for the British Embassy Athens

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b52d9f7e-007f-4913-9f18-938cc765be9d

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has completed the procurement process for Payroll Services for the British Embassy Athens. This contract falls under the industry category of Payroll management services (CPV: 79211110) and spans multiple locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is Award, with the tender closing on 29th October 2024. The contract period extends from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2028, with an option for two 12-month extensions. The awarded contract was valued at GBP 34,477.88 and was facilitated through an open procedure (above threshold).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in payroll management services, particularly those capable of operating across various international locations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract especially appealing, as it encourages their participation. The awarded contract to Accounting Solutions, a large-scale supplier based in Athens, Greece, indicates that businesses with the capability to manage payroll services for diplomatic missions across diverse regions are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The contract's duration and potential extensions also provide a stable, long-term growth opportunity for the awarded business.

## Notice

Payroll Services for the British Embassy Athens. Contract is for 3 years with 2 possible extensions for 12 months per each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaa1fdbc-ef64-4720-93ea-a40d012c09a4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,477 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,477 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACCOUNTING SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79211110 - Payroll management services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2025 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaa1fdbc-ef64-4720-93ea-a40d012c09a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaa1fdbc-ef64-4720-93ea-a40d012c09a4
  15th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/fco

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