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Contract for Headhunter Services for China

BRITISH COUNCIL

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06 Mar 2026 at 03:04

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, located in London, has completed the tendering process for contracting headhunter services for China under the title "Contract for Headhunter Services for China." This procurement is classified under human resources management consultancy services and recruitment services, catering to the industry category of services. The framework agreement spans two years, with an option for a one-year extension contingent upon supplier performance. These contracts began on 10th February 2026 and are set to end on 31st December 2027, with the possibility of extending to 31st December 2028 if performance criteria are met. The procurement method details are noted as below threshold—unknown, and the project is executed in China with services supplied by Robert Walters Talent China Limited, Beijing Foreign Enterprise Human Resources Service Co., Ltd., and Tongdao Kuaizai (Shanghai) Human Resources Co., Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the human resources management consultancy and recruitment sectors, particularly those with large scale operations in China. Companies aiming to expand their reach in the Asian markets can benefit by tapping into the demand for headhunter services necessitated by the British Council’s engagement in China. Larger suppliers with robust service delivery capabilities, adeptness in meeting service level agreements, and key performance indicators stand to gain competitive advantages, leveraging the potential for contract renewals based on supplier performance reviews. Establishing partnerships through this agreement can facilitate strategic business growth and consolidation within the Chinese market.

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Notice Title

Contract for Headhunter Services for China

Notice Description

This is a two-year framework agreement with an option to extend for another one year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06639d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020163-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£672,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BEIJING FOREIGN ENTERPRISE HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICE

ROBERT WALTERS TALENT CHINA

TONGDAO KUAIZAI (SHANGHAI) HUMAN RESOURCES

Further Information

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