C3923 Early Careers Recruitment Process Outsourcing PME

Description: We are engaging the market to make providers aware of the upcoming retender of the FCA Early Careers Recruitment Process Outsourcing. The objective of the pre-market engagement is to assess the market interest and gain insights into current market conditions To access details of the Pre-market engagement , kindly register on our procurement portal, Atamis https://atamis-fca.my.site.com/s/Welcome. Once your registration is complete, navigate to the opportunities section and search for the tender using the name C3923 Early Careers Recruitment Process Outsourcing PME

Summary: The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), a central government body in the United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage for the retendering of its Early Careers Recruitment Process Outsourcing, titled "C3923 Early Careers Recruitment Process Outsourcing PME". Located in London, the procurement falls under the services category with classifications including recruitment and training services, and human resources management consultancy. The engagement is a notable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), designed to gauge market interest ahead of the tender process. Key dates include a pre-market engagement deadline set for 16th January 2026, with future communications anticipated by 31st March 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2026 and could extend through to 2030, reflecting a significant potential contract value of £999,998.4 GBP.

Managed Learning Services

Description: We are engaging the market to make providers aware of the upcoming retender of the FCA Managed Learning Contract. The objective of the pre-market engagement is to assess market interest and gain insights into current market conditions To access details of the Pre-market engagement , kindly register on our procurement portal, Atamis https://atamis-fca.my.site.com/s/Welcome. Once your registration is complete, navigate to the opportunities section and search for the tender using the name C3918 Managed Learning Service - Pre-Market Engagement

Summary: The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), a central government public authority located in London, is in the planning stage for the procurement of "Managed Learning Services". This initiative, with an estimated value of £10 million, falls under the service category, specifically involving specialist training and development services. The procurement process commenced with a planning milestone on 23rd December 2025 and is currently in the pre-market engagement phase, scheduled to conclude by 16th January 2026. The contract period is expected to start on 1st January 2027, lasting until 1st January 2030, with a potential extension until 31st December 2030. Businesses can register and find more details on the FCA's procurement portal, Atamis.

Transportation services for Exams - UAE

Description: The British Council in UAE is looking for a local company for transporting the furniture and equipment form a warehouse to different venues and back across UAE. This will be a recurring service based on test dates which will be shared at a later stage.

Summary: The British Council is conducting an open procurement process to secure transportation services across the United Arab Emirates. This tender invites bids for transporting furniture and equipment from a warehouse to various venues and back in alignment with exam schedules. The procurement is at the 'Tender' stage, with proposals being accepted until 5th January 2026. This contract, valued at £30,000 with a gross value of £40,000, is set to commence on 15th January 2026 and can potentially be extended by two years over the initial period ending in January 2028. The tender is classified under the 'Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver' and falls within the services industry category.

UK_839- Recruitment and personnel leasing services, France

Description: We would like to contract a single supplier or at maximum two suppliers to support our Organisation in British Council France for the provision of recruitment personnel leasing services and specialised receptionists' services. The contract will have a duration of 2 years with a possibility of two more years extension. The budget is indicative as an above threshold tender

Summary: The British Council is soliciting tenders for the provision of recruitment and personnel leasing services, including specialised receptionist services, in France. This open tender, titled "UK_839 - Recruitment and personnel leasing services, France," falls under the services category and is classified within the recruitment services industry (CPV 79600000). The procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions due on 16 January 2026. The contract is set to commence on 2 March 2026, and will last for two years, with options for two additional one-year extensions. The overall contract value is estimated at £214,904. The British Council, located at 1 Redman Place, Stratford, London, acts as the contracting authority.

Public Dignity Funeral Service

Description: Hackney Council is seeking to award a contract to provide a dignified, inclusive, and professional funeral service, in line with its statutory obligations under Section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984. The Contractor shall provide a complete undertaking and funeral service, including all necessary materials, staffing, preparation, and transportation for either a burial or cremation, as directed by the Council. Given the rich diversity of the communities in Hackney, the appointed Contractor must have the internal capability or a pre-vetted sub-contractual arrangement to cater for funerals conforming to the widely prevalent practices of Christian, Jewish, and Muslim faiths.

Summary: The London Borough of Hackney is initiating a public procurement process for a contract titled "Public Dignity Funeral Service," aimed at providing dignified and inclusive funeral services. This tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting funeral and related services (CPV 98370000). The process is currently in the planning stage and is scheduled to proceed through an open procurement method. The service location is within the Hackney region (UKI41) in the United Kingdom, with a tender period ending on 27th January 2026 and an anticipated award by 27th February 2026. The procurement, valued at £243,000, supports statutory obligations under public health legislation and emphasizes the ability to cater to diverse cultural and religious practices.

YM38TVET122025 - Networking for Centre of Excellence - TVET

Description: British Council is co-implementing TVET Sector Support Program (Phase-IV) funded by European Union. Under component-IV of the project, British Council is establishing Centers of Excellence in Peshawar and six spoke / satellite institutes) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwan. To equip these centers and their labs, sealed Request for Proposal (RFP) are invited from eligible, experienced, and reputable firms for provision, supply and installation of digital and high-tech equipment. This includes network infrastructure, interactive classroom systems (screens, sound system, cameras).

Summary: The British Council, a public authority functioning at a sub-central government level, is currently seeking proposals for the "YM38TVET122025 - Networking for Centre of Excellence – TVET" project. This tender involves the provision, supply, and installation of digital and high-tech equipment, including network infrastructure and interactive classroom systems at Centres of Excellence in Peshawar, Pakistan. As part of the open procurement method, the tender process invites competitive proposals from experienced firms. The tender period closes on 12th January 2026, with the contract commencing on 15th January 2026, and spanning until 14th January 2029, with a possible extension of up to six months based on performance.

Supply of Visual Display Surrounds for 92TS Central Line Fleet

Description: This tender is for the supply of Visual Display (VD) Surrounds for the 1992 Tube Stock (92TS) as part of Central Line Improvement Programme (CLIP) delivery. The VD Surrounds enclose the displays that provide real-time travel information to passengers during their journey. The existing panels will not be compatible with the new displays and therefore need replacing

Summary: The current procurement process, initiated by London Underground Limited, is in the tender stage and involves the supply of Visual Display Surrounds for the 1992 Tube Stock as part of the Central Line Improvement Programme. The buying organisation, London Underground Limited, with Transport for London conducting the procurement, is seeking suppliers for goods classified under transport equipment and auxiliary products. The procurement is an open, competitive flexible procedure expected to proceed electronically through the SAP Ariba portal. Located in London, UK, interested bidders must submit their proposals by 23 January 2026, 17:00 GMT, with an anticipated award decision by 26 June 2026.

TfL 96476 - Remuneration Benchmarking Services for Executives

Description: TfL requires a consultancy to provide support with the annual executive remuneration benchmarking exercise covering TfL's Executive Committee and Director Population (c 60). There will also be a requirement to support with ad-hoc requests for data (across levels not restricted to Executive and Director Level or equivalent), market research and market insight throughout the Agreement. As a major provider of remuneration benchmarking the Consultant will own a number of multi-industry proprietary surveys including, but not limited to, Executive and Director Level roles from which the Consultant are able to draw robust market data from an agreed peer group of organisations. Please note this is a pre-requisite for selection and must be in place in time for Service Commencement. 1.2 Core Requirements 1.2.1 Executive Benchmarking 1.2.2 Supporting Activities If (read more...)

Summary: Transport for London (TfL) is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "TfL 96476 - Remuneration Benchmarking Services for Executives," under the category of human resources management consultancy services. This process aims to identify a consultancy to assist with annual executive remuneration benchmarking for TfL's Executive Committee and Director Population. The procurement is currently in the planning phase, with a significant milestone set for 28 February 2026, by which interested parties must complete an Early Market Engagement questionnaire. The consultancy's primary location for service delivery includes various regions across the United Kingdom, with the contract period expected to commence on 1 September 2026, spanning four years with a potential extension to 31 August 2031. The contract's gross value is set at £960,000, highlighting its significance and opportunity for industry involvement.

Venue Hire for Paper - Based Exams in Dubai, UAE

Description: The British Council is looking for multiple venues to conduct paper-based examinations across Dubai.

Summary: The British Council, a public authority under sub-central government in the United Kingdom, is in the tender stage for hiring venues for paper-based exams in Dubai, UAE. This procurement, categorised under event services, is being conducted via an open procedure, ensuring a transparent and competitive bidding process. With a tender value of £300,000, interested suppliers should note the submission deadline, set for 16th January 2026 at 13:00 GMT. The award period will close shortly after on 23rd January 2026, with the contract potentially commencing on 16th February 2026 for a period of two years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. Business users are encouraged to submit proposals electronically, in English.

France external auditors

Description: As a British Council subsidary, we are looking for external auditors to audit our France SASU accounts for local filing.

Summary: The British Council, a sub-central government authority based in London, is seeking external auditors for its France SASU accounts. This procurement, titled "France external auditors," falls under the statutory audit services category with a focus on the region of France. It is currently at the tender stage and follows an open procedure due to a state of urgency. Interested parties must take note of key deadlines, with the tender period ending on 26th January 2026, and the award period concluding on 30th January 2026. The contract will commence on 16th February 2026 and run until 15th February 2032.