Award

Access Audits, Associated Guidance & Advice Consultancy Services

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

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Award

07 Nov 2025 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury City Council has concluded a public procurement process for "Access Audits, Associated Guidance & Advice Consultancy Services," located in Canterbury, United Kingdom. The process falls under the sub-central government public authority category and pertains to the services industry. The procurement was completed using a direct method "below threshold - without competition," with key dates including the contract starting on 19th July 2025 and ending by 18th July 2027, with possible extensions until 2029. The award stage is now active as of 7th November 2025, with Access Matters UK as the supplier responsible for fulfilling the service requirements.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and consultancy services, particularly those that provide access audits and related guidance. The project was awarded through a direct method, indicating opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that have established relationships with sub-central government bodies like local councils. Businesses with expertise in providing tailored consultancy services can find growth prospects by engaging in these types of contracts, especially those familiar with regional government needs and capable of rapidly deploying services compliant with specific local legislation and guidelines.

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Notice Title

Access Audits, Associated Guidance & Advice Consultancy Services

Notice Description

For the provision of Access Audits, Associated Guidance & Advice Consultancy Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc8b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071939-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
18 Jul 2025 - 18 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@canterbury.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 2UR
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS MATTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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