Planning

Recruitment, Verification and Payroll Management of Non-Permanent Workers (NPW) outsourcing services in Bangladesh.

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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Planning

27 Feb 2026 at 09:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is initiating a procurement process for outsourcing services related to the recruitment, verification, and payroll management of Non-Permanent Workers (NPW) in Bangladesh. The contract is scheduled to begin on 1st July 2026 and conclude on 30th June 2029, with potential for renewal until 2030. This planning notice pertains to the overseas operations in Bangladesh and falls under the competitive flexible procedure, ensuring all compliance standards are met according to British Council guidelines. The procurement stage is currently in planning, and a future notice is expected by 10th March 2026. The procurement caters to a large number of NPWs annually, ranging between 800 to 1000 workers predominantly for exams venue support services. Classified within business services, this procurement indicates a high contract value surpassing the threshold, amounting to BDT 659,937,730.

Businesses specialising in recruitment, payroll management, or those with expertise in managing large-scale outsourcing operations will find significant opportunities in this tender. The demand for NPWs in Bangladesh, particularly in exam-related support services, opens doors for firms with strong operational presence or strategic interest in Asia. SMEs are encouraged to partake, as the procurement process is designed to accommodate competent small to medium-sized enterprises. Companies adept in compliance and efficient management systems can leverage this opportunity to expand their service reach and fortify their position within the business services sector, especially in the Bangladeshi market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment, Verification and Payroll Management of Non-Permanent Workers (NPW) outsourcing services in Bangladesh.

Notice Description

British Council in Bangladesh requires Non-Permanent Worker (NPW) to support its different business activities including Programmes and Projects, Business Support Services, Teaching Centres and Exams. The NPWs will be engaged in different supportive activities. We intend to select the right service provider to recruit, verify and manage NPWs under a single supplier contract and will ensure all compliance are followed as per British Council guidelines. Annually required number of seasonal NPWs under various categories will be in a range from 800 to 1000 with majority in various exams venue support services roles.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065dd2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017694-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible 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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£503,593,380 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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