Tender

UK_839- Recruitment and personnel leasing services, France

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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Tender

22 Dec 2025 at 11:47

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is soliciting tenders for the provision of recruitment and personnel leasing services, including specialised receptionist services, in France. This open tender, titled "UK_839 - Recruitment and personnel leasing services, France," falls under the services category and is classified within the recruitment services industry (CPV 79600000). The procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions due on 16 January 2026. The contract is set to commence on 2 March 2026, and will last for two years, with options for two additional one-year extensions. The overall contract value is estimated at £214,904. The British Council, located at 1 Redman Place, Stratford, London, acts as the contracting authority.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services to establish or expand their international reach. Companies with expertise in providing high-quality personnel leasing and reception services will find this contract particularly fitting, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate strong methodology and quality in their proposal. With its location-focused operation in France, businesses with capabilities in or near this region will have a competitive edge. The emphasis on social value, quality, and cost in the award criteria further highlights the British Council's commitment to comprehensive evaluation, thus attracting businesses poised for growth in these dimensions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK_839- Recruitment and personnel leasing services, France

Notice 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

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extension options are available

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb66
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085335-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£214,904 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£214,904 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2028 2-3 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(THE)
Contact Name
Not specified
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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