Scope
Description
The Architects Registration Board (ARB) intends to commission 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). We are looking for a research agency, or an academic or other organisatio with research expertise, to design an effective methodology/evaluation logic model to collect and analyse data to evaluate the success of our policy proposals.
Total value (estimated)
- £42,000 excluding VAT
- £50,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 4 July 2025 to 5 January 2026
- 6 months, 2 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73110000 - Research services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
30 May 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
13 June 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Proposals should be submitted by email to corporate@arb.org.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
Full details can be found in the tender document, but evaluation will be made on the following criteria: Evidence of having previously designed similar evaluation methodologies; demonstration of a clear understanding of the context and need for research; staff roles and suitability of staff for those roles; understanding of, and ability to meet, project timetable and dependencies/risks to the highest quality; value for money.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
Education Impact Evaluation Research Brief - Invitation for Tender - FINAL.pdf
Contracting authority
Architects Registration Board
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRCN-4546-HGGZ
5th Floor, 70 Gray's Inn Road
London
WC1X 8NH
United Kingdom
Email: corporate@arb.org.uk
Website: http://www.arb.org.uk
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Organisation type: Public authority - central government