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EU_894 - HUN HR Services

BRITISH COUNCIL

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27 Apr 2026 at 13:04

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, located in London, has awarded a contract for HR services under the tender titled "EU_894 - HUN HR Services." This procurement, officially concluded on 27th April 2026, seeks to develop a partnership with a Hungarian recruitment agency to facilitate the sourcing and onboarding of temporary staff across several operational functions such as Customer Services, Exams, and the Teaching Centre. The intention is to ensure adaptability to fluctuating business demands. The contract, actively awarded to MELÓ-DIÁK UNIVERSITAS ISKOLASZÖVETKEZET, is valued at 79 million HUF, covering the period from 1st March 2026 until 29th February 2028, with potential extension opportunities to 2029.

This tender is an excellent opportunity for established recruitment agencies specialising in human resources management consultancy services, particularly those located in Hungary. The contract involves roles across various functions demanding comprehensive HR expertise to manage non-permanent staffing solutions effectively. Thus, firms with strong capabilities in rapid personnel sourcing and agile onboarding processes are well-suited to engage in similar future contracting opportunities with public authorities like the British Council. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can enhance their profile within international markets and leverage the opportunity to deliver robust HR solutions globally.

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Notice Title

EU_894 - HUN HR Services

Notice Description

his procurement aims to establish a contractual agreement with a recruitment agency based in Hungary that can support us in the rapid sourcing and onboarding of non-permanent staff and temporary assistants. These personnel will be engaged across multiple functions, including Customer Services, Exams, and the Teaching Centre, to ensure operational flexibility and responsiveness to fluctuating business needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068bb3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038067-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 2-3 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

MELÓ-DIÁK UNIVERSITAS ISKOLASZÖVETKEZET

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