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title: "Architects Registration Board - Legal Services Tender Scotland (PCC)"
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# Architects Registration Board - Legal Services Tender Scotland (PCC)

Buyer: ARCHITECTS REGISTRATION BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3e44e02-0a08-499b-acc7-1f17f0496705

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## Summary

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has completed its procurement process for legal services in Scotland, specifically targeting professionals to assist with investigations into allegations of professional misconduct in the architecture field. This tender, labelled "Architects Registration Board - Legal Services Tender Scotland (PCC)", was published on 16 July 2019, marking the transition to the award stage on 9 December 2019. The contract, valued at £25,000, encompasses work that is to be executed over a four-year period, commencing from 1 January 2020 until 31 December 2023. The procurement took place via an open procedure below threshold, and applications for participation closed on 30 August 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for legal firms and independent solicitors or barristers with experience in professional regulation, particularly those versed in the architectural sector. Businesses with a demonstrated capability to report to prosecution authorities and to handle regulatory investigations are well-suited to engage in these services. The contract's value, alongside the initial four-year duration, may lead to consistent work, suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in legal services and are looking to expand their portfolio within public regulatory frameworks.

## Notice

ARB was established by Parliament in 1997 to regulate the architects' profession in the UK. We are an independent, public interest body and our work in regulating architects ensures that good standards within the profession are consistently maintained for the benefit of the public and architects alike. Under the provisions of the Architects Act 1997 only those on the Register of Architects can legally use the title 'architect' in business or practice in the UK. ARB is looking to engage individuals or practices in Scotland to provide advice and execution of investigative work in relation to allegations of unacceptable professional conduct or serious professional incompetence following referral of cases to a Professional Conduct Committee (PCC) hearing. In addition to PCC work, ARB also expects the successful individual or practice to provide legal services in support of the criminal prosecution of those misusing the title 'architect' in contravention of the Architects Act. Applicants must: * Be a solicitor or barrister; * Have previously acted for a professional regulator; * Have experience of submitting reports to the Procurator Fiscal The contract is estimated at a potential annual value of PS15,000 and the successful applicant will be appointed for an initial four year period. The closing date for completed applications is 30 August 2019

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f05e8537-7ed9-47b3-881b-fc1fdca14496 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANDERSON STRATHERN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2020 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f05e8537-7ed9-47b3-881b-fc1fdca14496
- 16 Jul 2019 at 09:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28a279b3-ba7e-4b5a-86f8-e896ef1dda14
- 16 Jul 2019 at 09:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28a279b3-ba7e-4b5a-86f8-e896ef1dda14

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f05e8537-7ed9-47b3-881b-fc1fdca14496
  16th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28a279b3-ba7e-4b5a-86f8-e896ef1dda14
  16th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b13a01a0-64e8-4ea8-bb19-3187b5a92b5b
  Invitation to Tender (Scotland)

## Notice URLs

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

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