Tender

Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Legal Services

ARCHITECTS REGISTRATION BOARD

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15 Mar 2023 at 10:08

Tender Notice
Tender

02 Feb 2023 at 16:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has issued an Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Legal Services. This involves the provision of general legal advice relating to statutory duties and legal obligations, excluding disciplinary cases. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline of 16th March 2023. The contract period is set to commence on 1st June 2023 and end on 31st May 2026. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of services and is valued at £500,000. The buying organisation, ARB, is located in London (W1W 5BU).

This tender opportunity offers SMEs in the legal services industry a chance to compete for a valuable contract with the ARB. Businesses specialising in legal services and experienced in providing legal advice for regulatory compliance and statutory responsibilities are well-suited to participate. The open procurement method ensures fair competition, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the legal services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Legal Services

Notice Description

ARB requires provision of general legal advice in respect of all its statutory duties and legal obligations, except for the preparation of disciplinary cases to the Professional Conduct Committee which is carried out under a separate contract outside of the scope of this tender. Details on how to apply are contained in the associated 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/66e1d27f-0947-4444-8183-bb5dadddbd3a
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 31 May 2026 3-4 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1W 5BU
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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