4030-Provide professional services to support the conduct of inspection and verification visits of the living conditions of persons deprived of liberty required within the framework of compliance with judicial orders and the strengthening of Public Defense - DEF-451-2026
About This Opportunity
TranslatedThe Office of the Public Defender (Defensoría del Pueblo) is seeking professional services to support inspection and verification visits concerning the living conditions of individuals deprived of liberty. This tender, reference DEF-451-2026, is crucial for ensuring compliance with judicial orders and strengthening the Public Defense system within the assigned region. The contract is for the provision of services and will be awarded through direct contracting. The duration is 345 days, indicating a substantial period for these oversight activities. The services will be based in Bogotá, Distrito Capital. The objective is to provide objective assessments of detention conditions, ensuring that the rights of persons deprived of liberty are upheld and that judicial mandates are effectively implemented. This initiative underscores the Public Defender's role in monitoring detention facilities and advocating for the rights and well-being of incarcerated individuals.
This is a services contract in the security and defense and legal services sectors, with a focus on Prisons and Legal Aid. Located in Colombia, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of COP 57.5 million.
Published through SECOP II Colombia (Date-Filtered), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the security and defense sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Original language: Spanish4030-Prestar servicios profesionales para apoyar la realización de visitas de
inspección y verificación de las condiciones de vida de personas privadas de la
libertad requeridas en el marco del cumplimiento de órdenes judiciales y el
fortalecimiento de la Defensa Pública en la regional asignada.
Entidad contratante: DEFENSORÍA DEL PUEBLO
Ubicación: Bogotá, Distrito Capital de Bogotá
Tipo de contrato: Prestación de servicios
Modalidad: Contratación directa
Referencia: DEF-451-2026
Duración: 345 día(s)
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from SECOP II Colombia (Date-Filtered) and was originally published on January 16, 2026. Last refreshed 9 days ago. Original language: Spanish. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About DEFENSORÍA DEL PUEBLO
DEFENSORÍA DEL PUEBLO has issued 107 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 92 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Law & Legal Services, General Supplies & Services, and Social Protection & Welfare. Tenders span 2 countries including Colombia and Paraguay. Notices are distributed via SECOP II Colombia (Date-Filtered), SECOP II Colombia, and Paraguay DNCP. Most recent publication: June 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Security, Defense & Justice sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
What is the estimated budget?
The estimated contract value is COP 57,500,000 - COP 57,500,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Colombia. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit SECOP II Colombia (Date-Filtered) to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to BATISTA GOMEZ. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by DEFENSORÍA DEL PUEBLO in Colombia. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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