---
title: "EU_837 - FRA Printer Services 2026-2030"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ae41"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-17"
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# EU_837 - FRA Printer Services 2026-2030

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ae41

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## Summary

The British Council has completed its procurement process for printer leasing and maintenance services in France, spanning from 2026 to 2030. The contract, titled "EU_837 - FRA Printer Services," operates within the services industry category. Notably, the British Council acted as the buyer in this procurement, with the award made to the supplier, Factoria, on 17th March 2026. The procurement was conducted through an open competition, following below-threshold regulations, as per UK legislation 2023/54. The award stage is active, marking a significant milestone in the contract's lifecycle, which began on 13th February 2026 and is set to conclude on 4th January 2030.

This tender opens up substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in printing and maintenance services. With gross contract value of €200,000, although the amount award was €180,000, it provides a robust business growth avenue for suppliers skilled in delivering high-quality printer leasing services, ensuring preventive and corrective maintenance. The procurement method welcomes open competition, making it suitable for large enterprises and businesses capable of providing comprehensive photocopier maintenance services required by the British Council. Companies that can offer these services over the defined contract period in France will be well-positioned to benefit from this business engagement.

## Notice

British Council in France is looking for printers leasing and services for the perios 2026-2030

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023823-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2026 - 4 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £180,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FACTORIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 30232100 - Printers and plotters
- 50313200 - Photocopier maintenance services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 09:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023823-2026
- 27 Oct 2025 at 14:04 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068561-2025
- 13 Oct 2025 at 12:40 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064757-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023823-2026
  17th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068561-2025
  27th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064757-2025
  13th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration
- https://www.britishcouncil.org
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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