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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, a sub-central government public authority based in London, has completed the procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Contract for Headhunter Services for China," focusing on recruitment and human resources management consultancy services. The contract awarded to Beijing Foreign Enterprise Human Resources Service Co., Ltd. spans from February 2026 to December 2027, with a potential extension until December 2028 based on performance review. This procurement was awarded using the method "Below threshold - unknown" in the services category, with a total value of 448,000 CNY.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities, particularly for businesses in the recruitment and consultancy sectors with capabilities to operate in international markets like China. The contracted services require expertise that can navigate between UK and Chinese business environments, making it well-suited for organisations with experience in cross-border human resources services. Moreover, the possibility of contract renewal offers a stable avenue for expansion and long-term collaboration with prominent institutions like the British Council.

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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-06639e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020164-2026
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
£448,000 £100K-£500K

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
1
Supplier Name

BEIJING FOREIGN ENTERPRISE HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICE

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