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Invitation to Tender (ITT)-For: Outsourcing and Management of TMG Call Centre Services in Japan

Tender Overview

ORGANIZATION

British Council

LOCATION

, United Kingdom

VALUE

£2,400,000

DEADLINE

February 21, 2026 at 00:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

79512000

REFERENCE

006490-2026

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Original Tender Description

The primary objective of this ITT is to find a professional call centre company to support British Council ESAT-J in Japan to provide a standardized, efficient, security, integrity and scalability in the delivery process across Tokyo.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • Bidders must not be subject to any mandatory exclusion grounds as per relevant public procurement regulations (e.g., UK Public Contracts Regulations).

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be a professional call centre company.
  • Possess the capability to operate and deliver services in Tokyo, Japan.
  • Be a legally constituted entity.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Demonstrate the ability to provide standardized call centre services.
  • Demonstrate the ability to provide efficient call centre services.
  • Demonstrate the ability to ensure security in service delivery.
  • Demonstrate the ability to ensure integrity in service delivery.
  • Demonstrate the ability to provide scalable call centre services.
  • Possess the necessary experience and expertise in call centre operations.
  • Be capable of supporting British Council ESAT-J operations.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Demonstrate sufficient financial stability to undertake a contract valued at approximately 2.4 million EUR over 24 months.
  • Be prepared for an assessment of financial standing, potentially including ratio analysis, as indicated by the inaccessible "Ratio Analysis spreadsheet".
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit a complete bid in response to the Invitation to Tender (ITT).
  • Ensure the bid is submitted by the deadline: 2026-02-21T00:00:00+00:00.
  • Adhere to all instructions and procedures outlined in the British Council's tender documents.

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Attachment A-10879
OtherA-10879.html
Summary:
This document displays a "Page not found" error from the Find a Tender website, indicating the intended "Ratio Analysis spreadsheet" is currently inaccessible.
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OCDS Record
OCDS Data006490-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
This OCDS record details a British Council tender seeking a professional call centre company to provide standardized, efficient, secure, and scalable services in Tokyo, Japan.
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OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data006490-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
This OCDS Release Package provides structured data detailing the British Council's open tender for a professional call centre company to support its ESAT-J operations in Tokyo, Japan, outlining buyer and tender information.
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Official PDF Version
Administrative Documents006490-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
This document is an Invitation to Tender from the British Council seeking a professional call centre company to provide standardized, efficient, and secure services in Japan for an estimated value of £2.18M, with submissions due by 21 February 2026.
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Tender Notice
Administrative Documents006490-2026.html
Summary:
The British Council is seeking a professional call centre company to provide standardized, efficient, secure, and scalable support for their ESAT-J operations in Tokyo, Japan.

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60
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender is clear and well-structured in its basic information, but it has significant deficiencies in evaluation criteria, e-submission, and document accessibility, impacting transparency and fairness.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender generally adheres to legal requirements, with a clearly defined procedure type and appropriate CPV code. However, the missing reveal date and, critically, the absence of specified evaluation criteria are notable compliance gaps.

Missing reveal date
No evaluation criteria specified
Clarity60/100

The description and AI-extracted requirements are clear and understandable. The primary deficiency is the complete absence of specified evaluation criteria, which significantly reduces clarity on how bids will be assessed and weighted.

No evaluation criteria specified
Completeness65/100

Basic information, deadlines, value, duration, and textual location are provided. However, the tender is incomplete due to missing evaluation criteria, the absence of a NUTS code, and an inaccessible 'Ratio Analysis spreadsheet' document, which is crucial for financial assessment.

No evaluation criteria specified
Inaccessible 'Ratio Analysis spreadsheet' document
Fairness40/100

Fairness is significantly compromised by the lack of specified evaluation criteria, which prevents objective and transparent assessment. The absence of e-submission and the inaccessible financial document further hinder equal access and an equitable bidding process.

No evaluation criteria specified
No e-submission
Practicality55/100

The lack of electronic submission is a significant practical barrier for bidders. While contract start date, duration, and estimated value are clear, the absence of e-submission and a broken document link make the process less efficient and user-friendly.

No e-submission
Inaccessible 'Ratio Analysis spreadsheet' document
Data Consistency80/100

The data provided is generally consistent and logical, with dates aligning correctly and no reported disputes or suspensions. Minor inconsistencies include unpopulated fields for 'Liable Person', 'Type Code', 'Procedure Code', and 'NUTS Code'.

Empty 'Liable Person' field
Empty 'Type Code' and 'Procedure Code' fields
Sustainability20/100

The tender does not include any explicit criteria related to green procurement, social aspects, or innovation. This indicates a lack of focus on broader sustainability objectives, which is a common but notable omission in modern procurement.

No green procurement criteria
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear description and objective
Value, duration, and contract start date are specified
CPV code is correctly assigned
Requirements are clearly categorized and listed (AI-extracted)
No disputes or suspensions

Concerns

Missing evaluation criteria (major impact on clarity, completeness, fairness)
No electronic submission (impacts fairness, practicality)
Inaccessible 'Ratio Analysis spreadsheet' document (impacts completeness, fairness)
Missing reveal date
Lack of sustainability, social, or innovation criteria

Recommendations

1. Publish comprehensive evaluation criteria, including weighting, to ensure transparency and fairness.
2. Implement an e-submission platform to streamline the process and enhance accessibility for bidders.
3. Ensure all linked documents are accessible and complete, especially critical financial assessment tools.

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