Tender

EU 839 Recruitment personnel leasing services France

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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Tender

23 Jan 2026 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, located in London, is seeking suppliers for recruitment personnel leasing and specialised receptionist services in France under an open procurement process. This tender, titled "EU 839 Recruitment personnel leasing services France," falls under the services category, specifically recruitment services according to the CPV classification. The tender is currently active, with key dates including a tender submission deadline of 19th February 2026 and a possible award decision by 27th February 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and run for two years with an option for a two-year extension. The procurement aims to engage either a single supplier or at most two suppliers for the project's successful execution, covering multiple lots.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in HR services and personnel management, particularly those experienced in cross-border recruitment and operations in France. The British Council aims to obtain high-quality, methodologically sound, and commercially viable proposals, as indicated by their focus on social value and quality in their award criteria. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given their suitability marked in the tender. This opportunity allows businesses to establish or strengthen their presence in the European market, offering potential growth by partnering with a reputable international organisation like the British Council.

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Notice Title

EU 839 Recruitment 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 The notice is replacing the previous one as we are extending the timelines France time zone

Lot Information

Recruitment and Personnel Leasing services

Recruitment and Personnel Leasing services HR Services for British Council France in one contract

Renewal: two years possibility of extension

Receptionists Specialised services

Receptionists Specialised in France HR Services for British Council France in one contract

Renewal: two years possibility of extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d90
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006282-2026
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
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
global.procurement@britishcouncil.org
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

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