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Professional Services Business Process Outsourcing

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

15 Dec 2021 at 13:10

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

03 Dec 2021 at 13:23

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Professional Services Business Process Outsourcing," focused on the financial and insurance services industry. The engagement end date is set for 25 January 2022. This initiative arises from the need to adapt to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, and will explore outsourcing opportunities across key professional services functions including human resources, finance, procurement, and IT services. The procurement method is via a tender, with the potential to engage suppliers who can support this transformation within the UK and internationally.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in financial services, IT consulting, and business process outsourcing. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in cost reduction, process streamlining, and the implementation of digital solutions will find a favourable environment to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, making this an accessible opportunity for a range of organisations looking to grow their capabilities and services in response to evolving business needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Professional Services Business Process Outsourcing

Notice Description

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has been felt by businesses across the globe. British Council is not immune to this impact and needs to reduce costs, streamline processes, use more digital tools, and introduce much greater standardisation. A key lever being explored for transformation of the professional services support functions, is greater use of third-party services (outsourcing) to leverage other organisations' capabilities. Currently, four key global professional services functions (including their corresponding operations delivered from the shared service centre in India) have been prioritised to explore the outsourcing opportunity. These include the human resources (HR), finance, procurement and digital and technology (IT services). Additional information: To express an interest and access the Suppliers Information Pack please click on the link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil If you have not already registered on In-Tend, you will need to do so before you can express an interest and access the documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4538ffcb-df56-4686-80f0-2c40594d09ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59ca7513-5769-4c85-8df6-a7ed7fe4b3a0
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Jan 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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