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Architectural Education Access Evaluation

ARCHITECTS REGISTRATION BOARD

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jul 2025 at 14:43

TenderUpdate

10 Jun 2025 at 10:13

TenderUpdate

02 Jun 2025 at 15:09

TenderUpdate

19 May 2025 at 08:30

Tender

19 May 2025 at 06:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Architects Registration Board (ARB), a central government public authority based in London, has completed a procurement process titled "Architectural Education Access Evaluation." This services procurement, categorised under research and development services, involved developing an evaluation framework to assess the impact of recent reforms in architectural education and training. The open competition procurement method, marked as below threshold, was initiated in a tender phase and saw its award phase completed by 14th July 2025, with the contract valid until 31st December 2025. The opportunity was primarily targeted at research agencies or organisations with expertise in designing evaluation methodologies suitable for projects across the UK.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with research and consultancy capabilities in the educational and development sectors or for academic institutions looking to expand their applied research portfolios. Businesses well-versed in delivering tailored evaluation frameworks that demonstrate a clear understanding of educational contexts will find this tender highly suitable. The ability to effectively measure and enhance the impact of educational reforms could not only drive growth within these sectors but also bolster the participating company's credibility and visibility in government projects.

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Notice Title

Architectural Education Access Evaluation

Notice Description

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has commissioned work to develop an impact evaluation framework with which to evaluate the impact of its recent reforms to the initial education and training of architects (IET).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05166a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043245-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARCHITECTS REGISTRATION BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@arb.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARLOW CONSULTING SERVICES

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