Contract for provision of services - rosa emilia mesa espinosa - directorate of the national authority for prior consultation - cd-476-2026

This tender is for the provision of professional services to support the core activities of the Directorate of the National Authority for Prior Consultation (Autoridad Nacional de Consulta Previa) in Colombia. The contract is for a duration of 7 months and is being procured through direct contracting. The Ministry of the Interior (Ministerio del Interior) is the contracting entity. The National Authority for Prior Consultation plays a crucial role in ensuring that the rights of ethnic groups are respected in decisions that may affect them, particularly concerning resource extraction and development projects. The professional services sought will contribute to the effective functioning of this directorate, likely involving tasks related to consultation processes, legal support, administrative coordination, or research. The services are essential for the Ministry of the Interior to fulfill its mandate in upholding the rights and participation of indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities in national decision-making processes.

This is a services contract in the legal services, gender and inclusion and Research sectors, with a focus on Indigenous. Located in Colombia, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of COP 49.0 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 legal services 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.