Kogui - Malayo - Arhuaco Reservation - mc-CAD-0782-2026

The Ministry of Cultures, Arts, and Knowledge is seeking to combine human, technical, administrative, and financial efforts to develop and implement integral actions for the strengthening and safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage, cultural rights, and the reparation of cultural damage for the four indigenous peoples of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. The contract duration is 321 days and will be awarded through direct contracting. This initiative aims to protect and promote the rich cultural heritage of the Kogui, Malayo, and Arhuaco communities, as well as another indigenous group. The project focuses on preserving traditional knowledge, languages, and practices, ensuring the continuity of cultural identity, and addressing historical cultural grievances. This collaboration is vital for cultural preservation and the recognition of indigenous rights within Colombia.

This is a services contract in the culture and heritage, social protection and legal services sectors, with a focus on Heritage Preservation and Human Rights Law. Located in Colombia, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of COP 1.1 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 culture and heritage 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.