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Planning

23 May 2021 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is planning a procurement process for the outsourcing of venue staff to support the delivery of UK examinations across the MENA region. This initiative, titled "Venue Staff Outsourcing - MENA," involves the recruitment of temporary non-permanent staff including supervisors, invigilators, and IT technicians. The procurement is currently in the Planning stage, with a future notice expected to be issued by July or August 2021. Interested parties are invited to express their intent to participate in an information session scheduled for June 2021, with a deadline for registration by 12:00hrs UK time on 6th June 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment, training, and contract staffing services, particularly those experienced in handling educational or examination processes. Providers that can offer services across multiple locations or comply with local labour laws and visa requirements in the MENA region will be well-positioned to compete. The tender will enable successful bidders to engage in a valuable partnership with a prominent organisation, enhancing their visibility and business growth within the region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Venue Staff Outsourcing - MENA

Notice Description

* The British Council is currently seeking single or multiple providers to outsource the venue staffing across MENA (approx. 15 countries). The staffing will support the delivery of UK examinations to test takers in the countries listed below. The suitable provider may be able to deliver services in one (1) or multiple locations. The table indicates the approximate number of staff we currently have in each country the British Council operates in within the MENA (Middle east and North Africa) regionMorocco-40Algeria-40Tunisia-30Libya-22Egypt -2,037Lebanon-67OPT-15Iraq-6Jordan-729Saudi Arabia-576Bahrain-49Kuwait-191UAE -381Qatar-27Oman-87The English and Examinations Strategic Business Unit (E&E) is one of two main business units in the British Council (the other being Cultural Engagement) all of which have the remit to build trust for the people of the UK by building relationships through aspects of our language and culture.FOR MORE DETAILS PLEASE READ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SECTION

Lot Information

Lot 1

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b416
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011428-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

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
23 May 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 May 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
British Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHARJAH
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
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Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

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