---
title: "EU_590 Recruitment and personnel leasing of non-permanent workers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058661"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-12"
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# EU_590 Recruitment and personnel leasing of non-permanent workers

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058661

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## Summary

The British Council, a sub-central government public authority based in London, is currently in the tender stage of procuring recruitment and personnel leasing services for non-permanent workers. This procurement is intended to support the British Council's operations in Bulgaria. The process, identified by the tender ID "EU_590", is open for competition and follows an open procurement method below the threshold. The tender focuses on recruitment services, classified under CPV code 79600000, with a gross total value estimated at £84,000. Key deadlines include the tender submission period ending on 29th August 2025, and the enquiry period closing on 19th August 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2025, running until 30th September 2028, with potential for two annual renewals.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment and personnel services, particularly those with expertise in adhering to Bulgarian labour laws and payroll requirements. SMEs and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the contract is suitable for these types of businesses. Engaging in this procurement process can lead to significant growth by establishing a foothold in Bulgaria's recruitment market while partnering with a reputable organisation like the British Council. Additionally, businesses that excel in offering quality services, which account for 60% of the award criteria, have the potential to secure a long-term partnership with options for contract extensions.

## Notice

WewouldliketocontractasinglesuppliertosupportourOrganisationinBritishCouncilBulgariafortheprovisionofrecruitmentandpersonnelleasingservices.ItisimportantforourOrganisationtofindabusinesspartnerthatguaranteestoselecttherightstaffandthatallthepayrollprocessesarecompletedonatimelymanner,withgreataccuracyandaspertherequirementsoftheBulgarianLaborlawandpayrollfiscalprescriptions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048123-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | £70,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2025 at 14:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048123-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048123-2025
  12th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.britishcouncil.org
- https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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