Tender

EU_590 Recruitment and personnel leasing of non-permanent workers

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Aug 2025 at 14:36

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a sub-central government public authority based in London, is currently in the tender stage of procuring recruitment and personnel leasing services for non-permanent workers. This procurement is intended to support the British Council's operations in Bulgaria. The process, identified by the tender ID "EU_590", is open for competition and follows an open procurement method below the threshold. The tender focuses on recruitment services, classified under CPV code 79600000, with a gross total value estimated at £84,000. Key deadlines include the tender submission period ending on 29th August 2025, and the enquiry period closing on 19th August 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2025, running until 30th September 2028, with potential for two annual renewals.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment and personnel services, particularly those with expertise in adhering to Bulgarian labour laws and payroll requirements. SMEs and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the contract is suitable for these types of businesses. Engaging in this procurement process can lead to significant growth by establishing a foothold in Bulgaria's recruitment market while partnering with a reputable organisation like the British Council. Additionally, businesses that excel in offering quality services, which account for 60% of the award criteria, have the potential to secure a long-term partnership with options for contract extensions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EU_590 Recruitment and personnel leasing of non-permanent workers

Notice Description

WewouldliketocontractasinglesuppliertosupportourOrganisationinBritishCouncilBulgariafortheprovisionofrecruitmentandpersonnelleasingservices.ItisimportantforourOrganisationtofindabusinesspartnerthatguaranteestoselecttherightstaffandthatallthepayrollprocessesarecompletedonatimelymanner,withgreataccuracyandaspertherequirementsoftheBulgarianLaborlawandpayrollfiscalprescriptions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058661
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048123-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nektaria Theodoropoulou
Contact Email
nektaria.theodoropoulou@britishcouncil.gr
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
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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