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title: "Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Legal services"
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# Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Legal services

Buyer: ARCHITECTS REGISTRATION BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e389373-e10d-497b-b8ab-24dac861c999

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## Summary

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) is inviting tenders for the provision of legal services, specifically regarding advice and execution of investigative work related to professional conduct and incompetence cases. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 79100000 (Legal services), is open to bids with a deadline of 1st November, 2024. The contract is to commence on 3rd February, 2025, lasting until 2nd February, 2028. It follows an open procedure and falls within the services category. The total contract value is estimated at £1,500,000 GBP. The procurement process is currently active, and the tender is open to organisations located in the United Kingdom, with specific details available in the tender document.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs, to expand their portfolio by securing a lucrative contract with a reputable public body. Legal firms with expertise in professional conduct investigations and cases of professional incompetence will find this tender particularly aligned with their services. The sizeable budget and the potential for a multi-year engagement offer significant growth potential for the successful bidder, providing a chance to enhance their credibility and market presence by working with the Architects Registration Board.

## Notice

ARB requires provision of advice and execution of investigative work in relation to allegations of unacceptable professional conduct or serious professional incompetence following a case to answer decision being made by the Investigation Panel. Further details, including how to apply, can be found in the attached tender document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7848afb1-7735-4894-87ef-a4e25e39f0d5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARCHITECTS REGISTRATION BOARD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1X 8NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Holborn & Covent Garden |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2024 at 09:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7848afb1-7735-4894-87ef-a4e25e39f0d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7848afb1-7735-4894-87ef-a4e25e39f0d5
  16th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4dbcdb42-101f-4ec7-8d18-497e051406e6

## Notice URLs

- http://www.arb.org.uk

## Provenance

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