Tender

Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Legal services

ARCHITECTS REGISTRATION BOARD

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Tender

16 Sep 2024 at 09:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) is inviting tenders for the provision of legal services, specifically regarding advice and execution of investigative work related to professional conduct and incompetence cases. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 79100000 (Legal services), is open to bids with a deadline of 1st November, 2024. The contract is to commence on 3rd February, 2025, lasting until 2nd February, 2028. It follows an open procedure and falls within the services category. The total contract value is estimated at £1,500,000 GBP. The procurement process is currently active, and the tender is open to organisations located in the United Kingdom, with specific details available in the tender document.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs, to expand their portfolio by securing a lucrative contract with a reputable public body. Legal firms with expertise in professional conduct investigations and cases of professional incompetence will find this tender particularly aligned with their services. The sizeable budget and the potential for a multi-year engagement offer significant growth potential for the successful bidder, providing a chance to enhance their credibility and market presence by working with the Architects Registration Board.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Legal services

Notice Description

ARB requires provision of advice and execution of investigative work in relation to allegations of unacceptable professional conduct or serious professional incompetence following a case to answer decision being made by the Investigation Panel. Further details, including how to apply, can be found in the attached tender document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7848afb1-7735-4894-87ef-a4e25e39f0d5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARCHITECTS REGISTRATION BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
helenr@arb.org.uk
Contact Phone
0207 580 5861

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1X 8NH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice URLs

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