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Architectural Education Access Evaluation

Architects Registration Board

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

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25 Jul 2025 at 15:43

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10 Jun 2025 at 11:13

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02 Jun 2025 at 16:09

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19 May 2025 at 09:30

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19 May 2025 at 07:38

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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 Information

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).

Notice Details

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 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 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

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
WC1X 8NH
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
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

Further Information

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