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title: "Access Audits, Associated Guidance & Advice Consultancy Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dc8b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-07"
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# Access Audits, Associated Guidance & Advice Consultancy Services

Buyer: CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dc8b

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071939-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Jul 2025 - 18 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT1 2UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACCESS MATTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2025 at 11:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071939-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071939-2025
  7th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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