--- title: "Architectural Education Access Evaluation" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05166a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05166a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05166a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05166a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ARCHITECTS REGISTRATION BOARD" published: "2025-07-25" --- # Architectural Education Access Evaluation Buyer: ARCHITECTS REGISTRATION BOARD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05166a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05166a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05166a.json) ## Summary The Architects Registration Board (ARB), a central government public authority based in London, has completed a procurement process titled "Architectural Education Access Evaluation." This services procurement, categorised under research and development services, involved developing an evaluation framework to assess the impact of recent reforms in architectural education and training. The open competition procurement method, marked as below threshold, was initiated in a tender phase and saw its award phase completed by 14th July 2025, with the contract valid until 31st December 2025. The opportunity was primarily targeted at research agencies or organisations with expertise in designing evaluation methodologies suitable for projects across the UK. This contract presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with research and consultancy capabilities in the educational and development sectors or for academic institutions looking to expand their applied research portfolios. Businesses well-versed in delivering tailored evaluation frameworks that demonstrate a clear understanding of educational contexts will find this tender highly suitable. The ability to effectively measure and enhance the impact of educational reforms could not only drive growth within these sectors but also bolster the participating company's credibility and visibility in government projects. ## Notice The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has commissioned work to develop an impact evaluation framework with which to evaluate the impact of its recent reforms to the initial education and training of architects (IET). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043245-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | 13 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £42,000 | | Lots value | £42,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £41,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HARLOW CONSULTING SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 25 Jul 2025 at 14:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043245-2025 - 10 Jun 2025 at 10:13 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031191-2025 - 2 Jun 2025 at 15:09 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029277-2025 - 19 May 2025 at 08:30 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022448-2025 - 19 May 2025 at 06:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022424-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043245-2025 25th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031191-2025 10th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029277-2025 2nd June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022448-2025 19th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022424-2025 19th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1424 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1821 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2001 Clarification questions and answers ## Notice URLs - http://www.arb.org.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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