Scope
Description
We would like to contract a single supplier or at maximum two suppliers to support our Organisation in British Council France for the provision of recruitment personnel leasing services and specialised receptionists services The contract will have a duration of 2 years with a possibility of two more years extension The budget is indicative as an above threshold tender The notice is replacing the previous one as we are extending the timelines France time zone
Total value (estimated)
- 214904 EUR excluding VAT
- 257885 EUR including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
two years possibility of extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
Contract locations
- FR - France
Lot 1. Recruitment and Personnel Leasing services
Description
Recruitment and Personnel Leasing services HR Services for British Council France in one contract
Lot value (estimated)
- 114904 EUR excluding VAT
- 137885 EUR including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Receptionists Specialised services
Description
Receptionists Specialised in France HR Services for British Council France in one contract
Lot value (estimated)
- 100000 EUR excluding VAT
- 120000 EUR including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Recruitment and Personnel Leasing services
Lot 2. Receptionists Specialised services
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
19 February 2026, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
27 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial | Price | 40% |
| Methodology | Quality | 30% |
| Quality | Quality | 20% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
- Companies House: RC000060
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHTN-1551-GCQH
1 Redman Place, Stratford,
London
E20 1JQ
United Kingdom
Email: Global.Procurement@britishcouncil.org
Website: http://www.britishcouncil.org/
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government