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title: "Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Legal Services"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ARCHITECTS REGISTRATION BOARD"
published: "2023-03-15"
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# Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Legal Services

Buyer: ARCHITECTS REGISTRATION BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-642ec607-5d8e-4b58-a90f-1e6e391785df

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## Summary

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has issued an Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Legal Services. This involves the provision of general legal advice relating to statutory duties and legal obligations, excluding disciplinary cases. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline of 16th March 2023. The contract period is set to commence on 1st June 2023 and end on 31st May 2026. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of services and is valued at £500,000. The buying organisation, ARB, is located in London (W1W 5BU).

This tender opportunity offers SMEs in the legal services industry a chance to compete for a valuable contract with the ARB. Businesses specialising in legal services and experienced in providing legal advice for regulatory compliance and statutory responsibilities are well-suited to participate. The open procurement method ensures fair competition, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the legal services sector.

## Notice

ARB requires provision of general legal advice in respect of all its statutory duties and legal obligations, except for the preparation of disciplinary cases to the Professional Conduct Committee which is carried out under a separate contract outside of the scope of this tender. Details on how to apply are contained in the associated document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66e1d27f-0947-4444-8183-bb5dadddbd3a |
| 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 | 15 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £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 | West London |
| Postcode | W1W 5BU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2023 at 10:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66e1d27f-0947-4444-8183-bb5dadddbd3a
- 2 Feb 2023 at 16:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66e1d27f-0947-4444-8183-bb5dadddbd3a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66e1d27f-0947-4444-8183-bb5dadddbd3a
  15th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd63fa65-658b-404a-996e-fdeeceb55e65
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1a261660-cd3c-4011-b15c-4b38a313e082

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