Pipeline

Recruitment, Verification and Payroll Management of Non-Permanent Workers (NPW) outsourcing services in Bangladesh.

  • BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

UK1: Pipeline notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-017694

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-065dd2

Published 27 February 2026, 9:41am



Scope

Description

British Council in Bangladesh requires Non-Permanent Worker (NPW) to support its different business activities including Programmes and Projects, Business Support Services, Teaching Centres and Exams. The NPWs will be engaged in different supportive activities. We intend to select the right service provider to recruit, verify and manage NPWs under a single supplier contract and will ensure all compliance are followed as per British Council guidelines. Annually required number of seasonal NPWs under various categories will be in a range from 800 to 1000 with majority in various exams venue support services roles.

Total value (estimated)

  • 503593380 BDT excluding VAT
  • 659937730 BDT including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029
  • Possible extension to 30 June 2030
  • 4 years

Main category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Contract locations

  • BD - Bangladesh

Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

10 March 2026


Procedure

Procedure type

Competitive flexible procedure

Above or below total value threshold

Above or equal to threshold


Contracting authority

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

  • Companies House: RC000060
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHTN-1551-GCQH

1 Redman Place, Stratford,

London

E20 1JQ

United Kingdom

Contact name: Asraful Islam

Telephone: +8801711437784

Email: Asraful.Islam@britishcouncil.org

Website: http://www.britishcouncil.org/

Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government