Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
British Council
United Arab Emirates
Dubai
Abdullah.jasim@britishcouncil.org
Country
United Arab Emirates
NUTS code
AE - United Arab Emirates
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.britishcouncil.ae/en
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/2201
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/2201
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Public Charity
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Legal Service - Middle east and north Africa per Lot-country
Reference number
BC/02201
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79100000 - Legal services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The British Council is looking to Appoint a legal services supplier/s to support the British Council for all of it’s external legal advice required by its offices in MENA including the following countries (Saudi Arabia, UAE , Bahrain, Qatar , Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, Syria , Lebanon, Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia). The requirement for this tender has been divided into Separate country; while Suppliers is requested to bid for more than one country according to their areas of coverage and legal presence.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot1 - Saudi Arabia
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- SA - Saudi Arabia
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The British Council is looking to Appoint a legal services supplier/s to support the British Council for all of it’s external legal advice required by its offices in MENA including the following countries (Saudi Arabia, UAE , Bahrain, Qatar , Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, Syria , Lebanon, Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia). The requirement for this tender has been divided into Separate country; while Suppliers is requested to bid for more than one country according to their areas of coverage and legal presence.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
the contract is for 24 months and subject to additional two periods of 12 months renewal.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot2- Qatar
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- QA - Qatar
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The British Council is looking to Appoint a legal services supplier/s to support the British Council for all of it’s external legal advice required by its offices in MENA including the following countries (Saudi Arabia, UAE , Bahrain, Qatar , Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, Syria , Lebanon, Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia). The requirement for this tender has been divided into Separate country; while Suppliers is requested to bid for more than one country according to their areas of coverage and legal presence.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
the contract is for 24 months and subject to additional two periods of 12 months renewal.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot3 UAE
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- AE - United Arab Emirates
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The British Council is looking to Appoint a legal services supplier/s to support the British Council for all of it’s external legal advice required by its offices in MENA including the following countries (Saudi Arabia, UAE , Bahrain, Qatar , Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, Syria , Lebanon, Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia). The requirement for this tender has been divided into Separate country; while Suppliers is requested to bid for more than one country according to their areas of coverage and legal presence.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
the contract is for 24 months and subject to additional two periods of 12 months renewal.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot4 Kuwait
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- KW - Kuwait
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The British Council is looking to Appoint a legal services supplier/s to support the British Council for all of it’s external legal advice required by its offices in MENA including the following countries (Saudi Arabia, UAE , Bahrain, Qatar , Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, Syria , Lebanon, Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia). The requirement for this tender has been divided into Separate country; while Suppliers is requested to bid for more than one country according to their areas of coverage and legal presence.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
the contract is for 24 months and subject to additional two periods of 12 months renewal.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 5 Bahrain
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- BH - Bahrain
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The British Council is looking to Appoint a legal services supplier/s to support the British Council for all of it’s external legal advice required by its offices in MENA including the following countries (Saudi Arabia, UAE , Bahrain, Qatar , Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, Syria , Lebanon, Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia). The requirement for this tender has been divided into Separate country; while Suppliers is requested to bid for more than one country according to their areas of coverage and legal presence.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
the contract is for 24 months and subject to additional two periods of 12 months renewal.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot6 Oman
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- OM - Oman
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The British Council is looking to Appoint a legal services supplier/s to support the British Council for all of it’s external legal advice required by its offices in MENA including the following countries (Saudi Arabia, UAE , Bahrain, Qatar , Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, Syria , Lebanon, Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia). The requirement for this tender has been divided into Separate country; while Suppliers is requested to bid for more than one country according to their areas of coverage and legal presence.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
the contract is for 24 months and subject to additional two periods of 12 months renewal.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot7 Lebanon
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- LB - Lebanon
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The British Council is looking to Appoint a legal services supplier/s to support the British Council for all of it’s external legal advice required by its offices in MENA including the following countries (Saudi Arabia, UAE , Bahrain, Qatar , Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, Syria , Lebanon, Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia). The requirement for this tender has been divided into Separate country; while Suppliers is requested to bid for more than one country according to their areas of coverage and legal presence.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
the contract is for 24 months and subject to additional two periods of 12 months renewal.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot8 Iraq
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- IQ - Iraq
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The British Council is looking to Appoint a legal services supplier/s to support the British Council for all of it’s external legal advice required by its offices in MENA including the following countries (Saudi Arabia, UAE , Bahrain, Qatar , Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, Syria , Lebanon, Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia). The requirement for this tender has been divided into Separate country; while Suppliers is requested to bid for more than one country according to their areas of coverage and legal presence.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
the contract is for 24 months and subject to additional two periods of 12 months renewal.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot9 Syria
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- SY - Syria
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The British Council is looking to Appoint a legal services supplier/s to support the British Council for all of it’s external legal advice required by its offices in MENA including the following countries (Saudi Arabia, UAE , Bahrain, Qatar , Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, Syria , Lebanon, Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia). The requirement for this tender has been divided into Separate country; while Suppliers is requested to bid for more than one country according to their areas of coverage and legal presence.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
the contract is for 24 months and subject to additional two periods of 12 months renewal.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot10 Egypt
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- EG - Egypt
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The British Council is looking to Appoint a legal services supplier/s to support the British Council for all of it’s external legal advice required by its offices in MENA including the following countries (Saudi Arabia, UAE , Bahrain, Qatar , Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, Syria , Lebanon, Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia). The requirement for this tender has been divided into Separate country; while Suppliers is requested to bid for more than one country according to their areas of coverage and legal presence.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
the contract is for 24 months and subject to additional two periods of 12 months renewal.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot11 Morocco
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- MA - Morocco
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The British Council is looking to Appoint a legal services supplier/s to support the British Council for all of it’s external legal advice required by its offices in MENA including the following countries (Saudi Arabia, UAE , Bahrain, Qatar , Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, Syria , Lebanon, Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia). The requirement for this tender has been divided into Separate country; while Suppliers is requested to bid for more than one country according to their areas of coverage and legal presence.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
the contract is for 24 months and subject to additional two periods of 12 months renewal.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot12 Tunisia
Lot No
12
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- TN - Tunisia
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The British Council is looking to Appoint a legal services supplier/s to support the British Council for all of it’s external legal advice required by its offices in MENA including the following countries (Saudi Arabia, UAE , Bahrain, Qatar , Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, Syria , Lebanon, Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia). The requirement for this tender has been divided into Separate country; while Suppliers is requested to bid for more than one country according to their areas of coverage and legal presence.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
the contract is for 24 months and subject to additional two periods of 12 months renewal.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot13 Algeria
Lot No
13
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- DZ - Algeria
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The British Council is looking to Appoint a legal services supplier/s to support the British Council for all of it’s external legal advice required by its offices in MENA including the following countries (Saudi Arabia, UAE , Bahrain, Qatar , Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, Syria , Lebanon, Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia). The requirement for this tender has been divided into Separate country; while Suppliers is requested to bid for more than one country according to their areas of coverage and legal presence.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
the contract is for 24 months and subject to additional two periods of 12 months renewal.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot14 Libya
Lot No
14
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- LY - Libya
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The British Council is looking to Appoint a legal services supplier/s to support the British Council for all of it’s external legal advice required by its offices in MENA including the following countries (Saudi Arabia, UAE , Bahrain, Qatar , Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, Syria , Lebanon, Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia). The requirement for this tender has been divided into Separate country; while Suppliers is requested to bid for more than one country according to their areas of coverage and legal presence.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
the contract is for 24 months and subject to additional two periods of 12 months renewal.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Originally published as:
Date
17 January 2022
Local time
12:00pm
Changed to:
Date
31 January 2022
Local time
1:00pm
See the change notice.
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
17 January 2022
Local time
12:30pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
If you are interested in expressing an interest and/or bidding for this project, please go to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil . You may then have to register your company before you can express an interest for this project and get access the documents.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
British Council
London
Country
United Kingdom