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Legal Advisory Services

BRITISH COUNCIL

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10 Feb 2026 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council undertook a procurement process for the provision of Legal Advisory Services, specifically for its operations in Kazakhstan. This contracting process, initiated under the legal basis of the UK Public General Act 2023/54, was conducted through a limited procurement method due to being below the threshold for broader competition. The tender, titled "Legal Advisory Services," falls under the services category, with particular focus on legal services. The process has progressed to the award stage, with the contract being signed on 29th December 2025, and services commencing from 1st January 2026, continuing until 31st December 2027, with an option for a one-year extension. The value of the contract is £25,862.06, and it was awarded to KP Disputes, a large-scale supplier based in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for firms experienced in providing legal advisory services, especially those with a focus on outsourced service delivery in international contexts. The contract with the British Council, a sub-central public authority, opens avenues for businesses to expand their portfolio in government contracts, particularly within the legal sector. Companies well-positioned to compete are those with demonstrated capability in delivering high-quality legal advice and services, as well as those with strategic insights into the complexities of operating within the Kazakh legal framework. This contract highlights the potential for growth and development in international markets for suppliers with the requisite expertise and capacity.

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Notice Title

Legal Advisory Services

Notice Description

The agreement will cover outsourced legal advisory services for the British Council Kazakhstan.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064bfb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011682-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,862 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Suzan Dogru Asik
Contact Email
suzan.asik@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

KP DISPUTES

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