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Architects Registration Board - Legal Services Tender Scotland (PCC)

ARCHITECTS REGISTRATION BOARD

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16 Jan 2020 at 10:36

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16 Jul 2019 at 09:56

Tender Notice
Tender

16 Jul 2019 at 09:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has completed its procurement process for legal services in Scotland, specifically targeting professionals to assist with investigations into allegations of professional misconduct in the architecture field. This tender, labelled "Architects Registration Board - Legal Services Tender Scotland (PCC)", was published on 16 July 2019, marking the transition to the award stage on 9 December 2019. The contract, valued at £25,000, encompasses work that is to be executed over a four-year period, commencing from 1 January 2020 until 31 December 2023. The procurement took place via an open procedure below threshold, and applications for participation closed on 30 August 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for legal firms and independent solicitors or barristers with experience in professional regulation, particularly those versed in the architectural sector. Businesses with a demonstrated capability to report to prosecution authorities and to handle regulatory investigations are well-suited to engage in these services. The contract's value, alongside the initial four-year duration, may lead to consistent work, suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in legal services and are looking to expand their portfolio within public regulatory frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Architects Registration Board - Legal Services Tender Scotland (PCC)

Notice Description

ARB was established by Parliament in 1997 to regulate the architects' profession in the UK. We are an independent, public interest body and our work in regulating architects ensures that good standards within the profession are consistently maintained for the benefit of the public and architects alike. Under the provisions of the Architects Act 1997 only those on the Register of Architects can legally use the title 'architect' in business or practice in the UK. ARB is looking to engage individuals or practices in Scotland to provide advice and execution of investigative work in relation to allegations of unacceptable professional conduct or serious professional incompetence following referral of cases to a Professional Conduct Committee (PCC) hearing. In addition to PCC work, ARB also expects the successful individual or practice to provide legal services in support of the criminal prosecution of those misusing the title 'architect' in contravention of the Architects Act. Applicants must: * Be a solicitor or barrister; * Have previously acted for a professional regulator; * Have experience of submitting reports to the Procurator Fiscal The contract is estimated at a potential annual value of PS15,000 and the successful applicant will be appointed for an initial four year period. The closing date for completed applications is 30 August 2019

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3e44e02-0a08-499b-acc7-1f17f0496705
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f05e8537-7ed9-47b3-881b-fc1fdca14496
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
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANDERSON STRATHERN

Further Information

Notice URLs

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