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title: "Town Centre Accessibility Study"
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buyer: "ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Town Centre Accessibility Study

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-436de44a-7106-45cc-9640-9817a6a852c6

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## Summary

The Ashford Borough Council is conducting a procurement process for a Town Centre Accessibility Study. The study aims to assess the accessibility of Ashford town centre to facilitate visitors. It is part of the wider Ashford Town Centre Reset activity focusing on strategic regeneration projects. The procurement stage is currently at the 'Award' phase, with a contract value of GBP 27,870. The procurement method used is an open procedure below threshold. Key dates include the tender period ending on 13th July 2023 and the contract period running from 1st September 2023 to 31st March 2024. The project falls under the main procurement category of services and is located in the TN23 1PL postal area, suitable for SMEs. The buyer is the Ashford Borough Council.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the market research, business management consultancy, and related services sectors to engage with the Ashford Borough Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate in this procurement process. By partnering with the council on the Town Centre Accessibility Study, businesses can contribute to the regeneration of Ashford town centre, improving its accessibility for visitors and local community members. The project aligns with the council's initiative to foster diversity and engagement among different demographic groups, creating space for growth and collaboration in the area.

## Notice

TCUKSPF/23/1 Ashford Borough Council are looking for a partner to work with in assessing the accessibility of Ashford town centre with a view to making this information available for those seeking to visit the area. This project forms part of the wider Ashford Town Centre Reset activity, which seeks to regenerate the area through a series of projects feeding into a high-level strategic plan. This initiative fits within Demographic, one of the 12 key points of differentiation for Ashford, which looks to foster and grow the engagement of the wide spectrum of groups, to ensure an evolving and engaging diversity in users and visitors. Procurement documentation can be downloaded from Kent Business Portal https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0de48b2-299a-427b-9e69-c29affc8c248 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,870 |
| 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 | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MIMA GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2023 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0de48b2-299a-427b-9e69-c29affc8c248
- 22 Jun 2023 at 14:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48d5c8ba-7411-412d-b774-0d7437497be7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0de48b2-299a-427b-9e69-c29affc8c248
  3rd October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48d5c8ba-7411-412d-b774-0d7437497be7
  22nd June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
  The tender documents and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ashford.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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