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title: "Architects Registration Board: Review of architects' competence - stakeholder research"
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# Architects Registration Board: Review of architects' competence - stakeholder research

Buyer: ARCHITECTS REGISTRATION BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dae0a1cf-21bb-4331-b7db-57abed1dedf1

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## Summary

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) is seeking proposals for its initiative titled "Review of architects' competence - stakeholder research." This procurement process falls under the services category and was conducted via a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The tender was published on 27 March 2020, with the tender period closing on 20 April 2020. The contract is set to commence on 11 May 2020 and will run until 11 December 2020. The project's total value is £100,000, and the work may cover locations across the United Kingdom and beyond, including British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the architectural, engineering, and consultancy sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) that can demonstrate relevant expertise in stakeholder research and regulatory frameworks. Companies that specialise in enhancing professional standards and are familiar with the regulatory environment of architecture would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, contributing valuable insights to the ARB's objective of fostering competent architects in the 21st Century.

## Notice

The Architect's Registration Board (ARB) is an independent Arm's Length Body (ALB) set up by Parliament and established by the Architects Act 1997 and is the regulator of the architects' profession in the UK. We are funded by fees paid by architects and act in the public interest. ARB's aims are to protect the users and potential users of architects' services, and to support architects through regulation. At the core of these aims is the public expectation that those on the Architects Register will be properly qualified and competent. ARB is undertaking a Review to ensure that architects have the knowledge, skills and competencies required in the 21st Century - 'Review of architect's competence' (the Review). The aim of this Review is to develop a proportionate, effective regulatory model which ensures that only competent architects are eligible to join and remain on the Architects Register and provides assurance and confidence to the public.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81d31033-a186-4437-8116-f5b86500da04 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 Jun 2020 - 1 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | SQW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2020 at 13:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81d31033-a186-4437-8116-f5b86500da04
- 9 Apr 2020 at 15:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1df7e20-5bef-44fc-bea1-71cc6edbfe99
- 6 Apr 2020 at 16:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1df7e20-5bef-44fc-bea1-71cc6edbfe99
- 27 Mar 2020 at 16:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1df7e20-5bef-44fc-bea1-71cc6edbfe99

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81d31033-a186-4437-8116-f5b86500da04
  30th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1df7e20-5bef-44fc-bea1-71cc6edbfe99
  9th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c7bb594a-98ff-49be-b6aa-fc56f1ddc755
  Invitation to Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2fc5e7a6-c877-4fda-8c36-ad21305f4a97
  Bidder Clarification Questions Written Questions and Answers
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/27d9c78a-3fea-4c6e-8bc5-d7be23e2100f
  Bidder Clarification Questions Written Questions and Answers - 9 April Update

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