Planning

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

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

22 Apr 2026 at 17:20

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

27 Feb 2026 at 09:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is engaging in a procurement process for the recruitment, verification, and payroll management of Non-Permanent Workers (NPW) outsourcing services in Bangladesh. The initiative, currently in the planning stage, aims to support various business activities, including Programmes and Projects, Business Support Services, Teaching Centres, and Exams, through NPWs. The procurement falls under the services category and is governed by British law, with a legal framework identified under the UKPGA 2023/54. The projected contract period spans from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029. A key milestone is scheduled for participants to indicate interest by 5th May 2026. The tender involves services pertaining to personnel supply, particularly temporary staffing, and embraces a competitive flexible procedure.

This tender presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment, staffing, and personnel management, especially those experienced in handling large-scale manpower solutions within Bangladesh. Enterprises adept in managing payroll and compliance following international standards will find a promising avenue in this engagement. Given the volume of approximately 800 to 1000 seasonal workers required annually, this contract is particularly suitable for SMEs looking to expand their footprint in South Asian markets and enhance their portfolio with a reputable client like the British Council. The procurement strategy supports suitability for SMEs, considering the competitive flexible procedure that allows for tailored approaches to meet the demands of the project efficiently.

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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 800 to 1000 with majority in various exams venue support services roles.

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/036843-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

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
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 May 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 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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