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EU_298 - ESP Labour Lawyer

BRITISH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jul 2025 at 11:11

Tender

30 May 2025 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process conducted by the British Council, a sub-central government public authority located in London, United Kingdom, involves tendering for labour legal services required in Spain. The procurement, titled "EU_298 - ESP Labour Lawyer", falls under the services industry category, specifically legal services (CPV code 79100000), and was initiated through an open competition method below the threshold. The process reached the award stage on 21st July 2025, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st August 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2027, but with the possibility of extending up to three one-year terms until 2030. The procurement process involved participation from three bidders, including one SME, ultimately awarding the contract to RSM Spain for a gross amount of 240,000 EUR.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for legal firms, especially those specialising in labour law, to expand their services internationally and establish a key relationship with a reputable organisation like the British Council. Large entities interested in providing comprehensive legal services on a fixed annual rate basis would be well-suited for such tenders. Additionally, the terms allowing for contract extension provide the potential for sustained business growth and stability over an extended period, making this an attractive prospect for well-established firms in the legal services sector.

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Notice Title

EU_298 - ESP Labour Lawyer

Notice Description

British Council esta buscando servicios de abogados en el ambito laboral que puedan cubrir sus necesidades en dicho ambito, en base a una tarifa fija anual que debe englobar todos los servicios solicitados.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0529a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041600-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Maria Matas Sebastia
Contact Email
maria.matassebastia@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM SPAIN

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