Serviced Office Framework

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to inform and to facilitate market interest and engagement in our intentions to procure a Global Services Framework Agreement with one or more global provider’s of flexible space solutions - prior to the formal commencement of procurement.The objective of the Procurement is to;Establish a Global Services Agreement with a global serviced accommodation provider(s) that provides the British Council with innovative and flexible space solutions that support the regions in delivering the British Council’s Corporate Plan, its commercial business outcomes and its cultural relations impact worldwide. The British Council’s preference would be to enter a Global Service Agreement with a provider that has assets in the majority of countries / regions within which the British Council operates. However we are also keen to explore options which may include a consortium led approach, bringing together multiple smaller providers across our global footprint, or options involving consultancy/brokerage firms to act as the single point of contact while allowing access to multiple providers of shared office space. A list of countries from which the British Council operates can be found at https://www.britishcouncil.org/Establish a contractual arrangement that provides a point of contact, pre- agreed specifications, terms and conditions and full visibility of costs and applicable discounts.To have a non-exclusive relationship that does not commit the British Council to spend. A preference to work with providers that can offer centralised financial management on a global / regional basis. Enable the business to improve the performance and management of its Global Estate Portfolio.