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Lawyer - Legal Services Lot 3

BRITISH COUNCIL

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25 May 2026 at 20:40

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a sub-central government public authority based in London, has completed a procurement process for "Lawyer - Legal Services Lot 3" in Colombia. This tender was carried out under a limited competition approach, primarily targeting services within the legal sector. The award was made on 25th May 2026, following a procurement stage that was already completed. The contract, valued at £63,200, commences from 1st May 2026 and has a possibility of a one-year extension, potentially lasting until 30th April 2030. The legal services are aimed at fulfilling requirements within Colombia under the CPV code 79100000 for legal services.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with the capability to operate internationally. Companies similar to the successful bidder, Advocat, which is a large-scale supplier based in Colombia, are well-suited to leverage such public procurement opportunities. The contract’s specific focus on legal services opens potential avenues for firms providing specialised legal support and consultancy, enhancing their business growth through engagement with international clients. As the procurement process involved limited competition and was below the threshold, it presents an opportunity for firms to explore similar future tenders with possibly fewer competitors involved.

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Notice Title

Lawyer - Legal Services Lot 3

Notice Description

Lawyer - Legal Services Colombia Lot 3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a273
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048349-2026
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
£63,200 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

ADVOCAT

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