Scope
Description
We are seeking to procure a flexible and scalable Tech Staff Augmentation service to enhance the organisation's capacity to deliver digital and technology initiatives. Through this procurement, we will establish access to a framework of skilled professionals across key disciplines including software engineering, quality assurance, DevOps and others who can be deployed rapidly to support in-house teams. We are particularly hoping to engage tech staff augmentation service providers across all markets with aim of bringing best value available and cost savings.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
- 72700000 - Computer network services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- AS - American Samoa
- BR - Brazil
- CN - China
- CO - Colombia
- HK - Hong Kong
- IN - India
- ID - Indonesia
- MM - Myanmar (Burma)
- PK - Pakistan
- PH - Philippines
- RO - Romania
- ZA - South Africa
- LK - Sri Lanka
- TH - Thailand
- VN - Vietnam
Engagement
Engagement deadline
1 December 2025
Engagement process description
We will issue an RFI for suppliers to respond to. Please register on our portal and contact us by email in order to be added to the activity.
https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration
One to one sessions and a supplier briefing session are also planned.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
19 January 2026
Contracting authority
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
- Companies House: RC000060
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHTN-1551-GCQH
1 Redman Place, Stratford,
London
E20 1JQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government