PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES FOR JUDICIAL AND EXTRAJUDICIAL REPRESENTATION AND OTHER LEGAL ACTIONS IN FAVOR OF PUBLIC DEFENSE SERVICE USERS, AS WELL AS THE PROMOTION, DEFENSE, EXERCISE, AND DISSEMINATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS - CD-DP-CAT-2-2026
About This Opportunity
TranslatedThe Defensoría del Pueblo (Ombudsman's Office) in Bogotá, Distrito Capital de Bogotá, is seeking to contract professional legal services. The primary objective is to provide judicial and extrajudicial representation and other legal assistance as mandated by law for users of the Public Defense Service. Additionally, the services will encompass the promotion, defense, exercise, and dissemination of human rights. This is a direct contracting process for a service provision contract with a duration of 7 months. The selected legal professional will be responsible for ensuring legal representation and advocating for the rights of vulnerable populations accessing public defense services, as well as contributing to broader human rights initiatives within the jurisdiction of the Defensoría del Pueblo.
This is a services contract in the legal services and security and defense sectors, with a focus on Human Rights Law, Legal Aid and Defense. Located in Colombia, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of COP 1.9 billion.
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.
Description
Original language: SpanishPRESTACIÓN DE SERVICIOS PROFESIONALES DE ABOGADO PARA LA REPRESENTACIÓN JUDICIAL, EXTRAJUDICIAL Y LAS DEMÁS QUE DISPONGA LA LEY EN FAVOR DE LOS USUARIOS DEL SERVICIO DE DEFENSORÍA PÚBLICA; ASÍ COMO LA PROMOCIÓN, DEFENSA, EJERCICIO Y DIVULGACIÓN DE LOS DERECHOS HUMANOS.
Entidad contratante: DEFENSORÍA DEL PUEBLO
Ubicación: Bogotá, Distrito Capital de Bogotá
Tipo de contrato: Prestación de servicios
Modalidad: Contratación directa
Referencia: CD-DP-CAT-2-2026
Duración: 7 Mes(es)
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from SECOP II Colombia (Date-Filtered) and was originally published on January 17, 2026. Last refreshed 16 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 109 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 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 24, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
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 OSCAR ALBERTO QUIÑONES MARQUINEZ. 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.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Law & Legal Services 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 1,850,681,000 - COP 1,850,681,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.
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