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title: "Request for Proposals - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion"
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buyer: "ARCHITECTS REGISTRATION BOARD"
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# Request for Proposals - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Buyer: ARCHITECTS REGISTRATION BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab71da27-7daa-4826-9702-2e4239266484

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## Summary

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) in London has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Request for Proposals - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion" in the services category. The tender, valued at £50,000 GBP, followed an open procedure (below threshold) with a tender period ending on 21st February 2024. The contract period runs from 1st April to 31st December 2024, aiming to enhance ARB's EDI performance and strategic development.

This opportunity, awarded to Purpose Union, presents a chance for businesses specializing in equal opportunities consultancy and related services to engage in meaningful work with ARB. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations can leverage their expertise to support and drive positive change within ARB's EDI initiatives, contributing to their business growth while meeting public sector equality obligations.

## Notice

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) is an independent professional regulator, established by Parliament as a statutory body, ARB has a number of statutory obligations in relation to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), not least the requirement to uphold our public sector equality duty. We want to appoint an individual or agency who can help us to benchmark our current EDI performance, support us to refresh and develop our strategy and to work with us to develop a workplan we can deliver which will lead to meaningful and positive change. A provisional framework for delivery is set out in the request for proposals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7be0dd61-6963-47ce-8d9b-04277abf3cce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PURPOSE UNION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services
- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2024 at 12:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7be0dd61-6963-47ce-8d9b-04277abf3cce
- 15 Feb 2024 at 17:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1c6b220-3854-497e-9499-f587bedb5a28

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7be0dd61-6963-47ce-8d9b-04277abf3cce
  30th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1c6b220-3854-497e-9499-f587bedb5a28
  15th February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba115141-3aab-4ab9-a3dd-7583e6e7c3a9
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/63f35125-23a9-46cc-9156-63ef3d10376b

## Provenance

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