---
title: "Contract for Headhunter Services for China"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06639d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-06"
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# Contract for Headhunter Services for China

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06639d

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## Summary

The British Council, located in London, has completed the tendering process for contracting headhunter services for China under the title "Contract for Headhunter Services for China." This procurement is classified under human resources management consultancy services and recruitment services, catering to the industry category of services. The framework agreement spans two years, with an option for a one-year extension contingent upon supplier performance. These contracts began on 10th February 2026 and are set to end on 31st December 2027, with the possibility of extending to 31st December 2028 if performance criteria are met. The procurement method details are noted as below threshold—unknown, and the project is executed in China with services supplied by Robert Walters Talent China Limited, Beijing Foreign Enterprise Human Resources Service Co., Ltd., and Tongdao Kuaizai (Shanghai) Human Resources Co., Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the human resources management consultancy and recruitment sectors, particularly those with large scale operations in China. Companies aiming to expand their reach in the Asian markets can benefit by tapping into the demand for headhunter services necessitated by the British Council’s engagement in China. Larger suppliers with robust service delivery capabilities, adeptness in meeting service level agreements, and key performance indicators stand to gain competitive advantages, leveraging the potential for contract renewals based on supplier performance reviews. Establishing partnerships through this agreement can facilitate strategic business growth and consolidation within the Chinese market.

## Notice

This is a two-year framework agreement with an option to extend for another one year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020163-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £672,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BEIJING FOREIGN ENTERPRISE HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICE; ROBERT WALTERS TALENT CHINA; TONGDAO KUAIZAI (SHANGHAI) HUMAN RESOURCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 03:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020163-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020163-2026
  6th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.britishcouncil.org
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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