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Addendum with Sunrix

BRITISH COUNCIL

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08 May 2026 at 08:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a prominent sub-central government public authority located in London, has recently completed a procurement process for temporary staff services in Japan. The tender, titled "Addendum with Sunrix," falls under the services category, specifically supply services of personnel, including temporary staff. The procurement process has concluded with the awarding of a contract to Sunrix Co, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Tokyo. The contract, valued at £188,000, was signed on 27th April 2026 and is set to be active from 4th July 2026 to 3rd July 2027.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of temporary staffing services, particularly those with experience or interest in international assignments. Enterprises that are adept at navigating cross-border operations or that have a branch or partners in Japan would find this tender particularly appealing. The involvement of a reputable entity like the British Council ensures substantial exposure and potential for long-term partnerships, making this an attractive venture for SMEs with a focus on global services expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Addendum with Sunrix

Notice Description

Temporary Staff Services in Japan

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069430
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042290-2026
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
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£188,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Jul 2026 - 3 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

SUNRIX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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