Scope
Reference
ITT1030792
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
Total value (estimated)
- £214,904 excluding VAT
- £257,885 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2028
- Possible extension to 1 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 1 year extension options are available
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
Contract locations
- FR - France
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
5 January 2026, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 January 2026, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Submissions must be submitted on the British Council portal: https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
26 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial | Cost | 40% |
| Methodology and Approach | Quality | 30% |
| Quality | Quality | 20% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration
Please register on our procurement portal to register an interest and download the full tender pack.
Technical specifications to be met
https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration
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