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

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

09 Jul 2026 at 00:51

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

06 Jul 2026 at 13:38

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

22 Apr 2026 at 18:20

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

27 Feb 2026 at 09:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a public authority operating in the sub-central government realm, has announced a planned procurement for the outsourcing of Recruitment, Verification, and Payroll Management services for Non-Permanent Workers (NPW) in Bangladesh. The procurement process, overseen by Asraful Islam, is in the planning stage and utilises a competitive flexible procedure. This contract, targeting the services category, involves an estimated 1,200 to 1,500 seasonal NPWs annually, especially for exam venue support services. Interested parties must submit expressions of interest by 22nd July 2026, with the selection process culminating by 31st August 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2026 and will run through to 30th September 2028, with potential renewal options up to 2030.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in HR outsourcing and personnel supply services to expand their operations in Bangladesh. Service providers with a valid DIFE licence, particularly those experienced in ethical recruitment and social value initiatives, are well-placed to compete. SMEs are encouraged to participate, highlighting capabilities in payroll management, compliance history, and having a strong technological and financial framework. The award criteria include an emphasis on commercial pricing and social value enhancements, making it an attractive contract for companies adept at innovation in worker welfare and community engagement.

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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 Workers (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 including payrolls 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 1200 to 1500 with majority in various exams venue support services roles.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract can be extended based on satisfactory KPI results and for two times, each for 12 months.

Planning Information

Interested participants can write to Asraful.Islam@britishcouncil.org expressing the interest in this tender exercise and if there are any clarification questions.

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/064432-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

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
9 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-04-01

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
Postcode Area
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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