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Invitation to Tender (ITT)-For: Outsourcing and Management of TMG Call Centre Services in Japan

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for outsourcing and management of TMG Call Centre Services in Japan, with a focus on Tokyo. As a buyer operating under the sub-central government category, the British Council aims to enhance the standardisation, efficiency, security, integrity, and scalability of call centre services across its operations. The procurement value is set at £2,400,000 GBP, with a net value of £2,181,818 GBP, and follows an open procedure. The tender process is currently active, with key dates including the enquiry period ending on 2nd February 2026, and the tender period closing on 21st February 2026. The award phase is expected to conclude on 4th March 2026, with the contract period scheduled from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, and includes potential renewal based on performance.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses within the call centre industry, particularly those that can deliver high-quality services and competitive pricing. The procurement allows for electronic submissions in English, encouraging a broad range of international participation. Companies with expertise in creating scalable and secure call centre operations, especially with experience in managing large-scale accounts in Japan, are ideal candidates. The well-defined award criteria emphasise quality and price, each carrying respective weights of 60% and 40%, making it crucial for potential suppliers to focus on both these aspects when crafting their proposals. Such a contract can help establish a foothold or expand capabilities in the Japanese market.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender (ITT)-For: Outsourcing and Management of TMG Call Centre Services in Japan

Notice Description

The primary objective of this ITT is to find a professional call centre company to support British Council ESAT-J in Japan to provide a standardized, efficient, security, integrity and scalability in the delivery process across Tokyo.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e12
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006551-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79512000 - Call centre

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,181,818 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,181,818 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 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
Contact Name
MohammadNur Nabi
Contact Email
nur.nabi@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TOKYO
Postcode
162-0 825
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

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

Notice Documents

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