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Lawyer - Legal Services

BRITISH COUNCIL

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25 May 2026 at 20:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for legal services titled "Lawyer - Legal Services" has been led by the British Council, a sub-central public authority in the UK. This contract pertains to legal services in Colombia, classified under industry category 79100000. The procurement process reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 1st May 2026, and it is active till 30th April 2029, with a potential one-year extension. The total contract value is £32,500.00. The procurement method used was "limited," indicating a restricted competitive process below the threshold. The British Council, located in London, was responsible for this procurement, underlining its international operational scope.

This tender presents opportunities, particularly for businesses operating within the legal services sector, aiming to expand internationally, specifically targeting legal services in Colombia. Enterprises with the capability and experience in providing such specialised services will find this contract beneficial for growth. Large firms with the capacity to navigate the regulatory environment in both the UK and Colombia would be ideally suited to compete for such opportunities. The procurement underlines the demand for expertise in international legal services, presenting growth prospects for companies willing to leverage their legal acumen in cross-border operations.

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Notice Title

Lawyer - Legal Services

Notice Description

Legal Services Colombia Lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a274
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048350-2026
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
£32,500 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

CAROLINA BOADA

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