Award

Request for Proposals - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

ARCHITECTS REGISTRATION BOARD

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Award

30 Apr 2024 at 12:28

TenderAmendment

15 Feb 2024 at 17:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) in London has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Request for Proposals - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion" in the services category. The tender, valued at £50,000 GBP, followed an open procedure (below threshold) with a tender period ending on 21st February 2024. The contract period runs from 1st April to 31st December 2024, aiming to enhance ARB's EDI performance and strategic development.

This opportunity, awarded to Purpose Union, presents a chance for businesses specializing in equal opportunities consultancy and related services to engage in meaningful work with ARB. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations can leverage their expertise to support and drive positive change within ARB's EDI initiatives, contributing to their business growth while meeting public sector equality obligations.

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Notice Title

Request for Proposals - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Notice Description

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) is an independent professional regulator, established by Parliament as a statutory body, ARB has a number of statutory obligations in relation to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), not least the requirement to uphold our public sector equality duty. We want to appoint an individual or agency who can help us to benchmark our current EDI performance, support us to refresh and develop our strategy and to work with us to develop a workplan we can deliver which will lead to meaningful and positive change. A provisional framework for delivery is set out in the request for proposals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7be0dd61-6963-47ce-8d9b-04277abf3cce
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PURPOSE UNION

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