Tender

Request for Proposal for Stakeholder Research

ARCHITECTS REGISTRATION BOARD

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11 Sep 2018 at 09:26

Tender Notice
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01 Aug 2018 at 08:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Architects Registration Board (ARB), an independent Arm's Length Body established by the Architects Act 1997, is currently inviting proposals for a stakeholder research project under the title "Request for Proposal for Stakeholder Research". This procurement process falls under the services sector, specifically classified as business development consultancy services (CPV code: 79411100). The tender is in the active stage, with a tender period that concludes on 14 September 2018. The resulting contract is scheduled to start on 10 December 2018 and run until 1 April 2019. The procurement method employed for this opportunity is a direct approach, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, allowing for streamlined submission of proposals aimed at enhancing ARB's stakeholder relations.

This tender represents an opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in stakeholder engagement, communications strategy, and research methodologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the ARB seeks to gather valuable insights that will inform its strategic direction and engagement efforts over the next three years. By providing a thorough analysis of stakeholder relationships, successful bidders will not only contribute to the ARB's mission but also potentially expand their footprint in public sector consultancy and enhance future business opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Proposal for Stakeholder Research

Notice Description

The Architect's Registration Board (ARB) is an independent Arm's Length Body (ALB) set up by Parliament and established by the Architects Act 1997 and is the regulator of the architects' profession in the UK. We are funded by fees paid by architects and act in the public interest. We aim to be a modern regulator, equipped to meet the challenges of the future, focused on the public interest and open to new ways of performing our duties. We are looking for a thorough, valuable piece of research on ARB's relationships with its stakeholders which will enable us to make a strategy commitment for the next three years. The research should provide an evidence base by which we can assess our current and future performance and establish strategies and priorities for future engagement. For details on how to apply, please refer to the attached 'Request for Proposal'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd1d5cb6-633d-417b-b505-275bc8fb1cb1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Dec 2018 - 1 Apr 2019 1-6 months
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
Kate Howlett
Contact Email
kateh@arb.org.uk
Contact Phone
0207 580 5861

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

Notice URLs

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