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19 Jul 2026 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking to outsource services for Non-Permanent Workers (NPWs) in Bangladesh to support various business functions such as Programmes, Business Support, Teaching Centres, and Exams. This procurement, under the industry category of supply services of personnel, is managed through an open procurement method, following a competitive flexible procedure. The tender is currently in the active stage with key dates, including an enquiry period ending on 22nd July 2026 and a tender submission deadline of 14th August 2026. The procurement has a total value of £4,600,000, and contracts are expected to commence on 1st October 2026, potentially extending until 2030.

This tender is an exceptional opportunity for businesses that specialize in providing temporary staffing solutions, particularly for organisations operating in educational and examination environments. With an annual requirement of approximately 1,400 to 1,500 seasonal workers, primarily for exams venue support roles, firms experienced in large-scale staffing and those capable of managing competitive recruitment processes should consider this opportunity. The suitability criteria encourage participation from SMEs, making this an attractive prospect for smaller and agile companies looking to expand their service offerings in the international market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Outsourcing of Non-Permanent Workers services in Bangladesh

Notice Description

British Council in Bangladesh requires Non-Permanent Worker (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. Annually required number of seasonal NPWs under various categories will be in a range from 1400 to 1500 with majority in various exams venue support services roles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068028-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
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
£3,826,087 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,826,087 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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