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Lawyer - Legal Lot 2

BRITISH COUNCIL

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25 May 2026 at 20:39

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has completed a procurement process for legal services titled "Lawyer - Legal Lot 2" in the services industry category. The contract is based in Colombia and involved a limited procurement method due to its below-threshold status, highlighting targeted competition. This process has reached the award stage, with a contract signed on 1st May 2026 and active through 30th April 2029, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The total contract value is £46,850 and involves legal services under the classification "CPV 79100000".

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for firms with expertise in legal services, especially those with the capacity to operate in international locations like Colombia. The limited competition procurement method may favour businesses capable of meeting specific registration and qualification requirements with the British Council, a key buyer in the sub-central government sector. Large-scale companies, similar to the supplier Alvarez Lievano Laserna, may particularly benefit due to their established presence and resources in providing legal services.

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Notice Title

Lawyer - Legal Lot 2

Notice Description

Lawyer - Legal Colombia Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a272
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048348-2026
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,850 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ALVAREZ LIEVANO LASERNA

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