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ADDED VALUE
Getting by with a little help from our friends
ATCM collaborates with a range of organisations to support the day-to-day delivery of great place management by our practitioner members.
See below for more information on the support available for place managers.
MRI ONLOCATION (FORMERLY SPRINGBOARD)
MRI OnLocation for Footfall Analytics has been counting footfall and related customer data since 2002 and publishing benchmarking data since 2009. They have developed a system that delivers:
● Latest generation AI technology with >98% accuracy
● Dashboards and reports designed for easy access and interrogation
● Industry-leading benchmarking
● Training to enhance understanding and maximise service value
LOQIVA
Loqiva is a SaaS platform that helps councils, BIDs, universities and estate owners to deliver intelligent mobile services. It’s comprised of a suite of web administered tools for platform owners and local businesses as well as mobile applications for Android and iOS.
Loqiva's software is inspired by academic research, environmental science and the latest IoT technologies. They believe in public data ownership and circular economies. They have been selected as one of the UK's leading technology firms by Future Cities Catapult and Innovate UK.
BLACHERE ILLUMINATIONS
Blachere Illumination is probably best known for helping town centres and BIDs across the UK to transform the look and feel of their town centres with their unique approach to festive and winter lighting.
As the world’s leading manufacturer and supplier of festive lighting, we can help you to avoid the middleman with an unbeatable service, from design through to installation and dismantling with total control over quality and lead time.
PLACE SUPPORT PARTNERSHIP
Place Support Partnership offers structured business support solutions for towns, cities, local authorities and BIDs, providing experienced and qualified professionals with sector and industry specific knowledge to support your place. Their partners each have direct experience of supporting and managing places, embedding effective stakeholder engagement strategies and delivering robust marketing plans to enable growth.
MICONEX
Town and City Gift Card programmes are designed to lock in additional spend for participating business communities. They drive footfall into town centres, encourage discovery of new businesses and stimulate additional economic activity. The programmes are easy to set up and can even be self-funding.
BLACKSTAR REAL ESTATE
Blackstar is a real estate asset and development management business, specialising in town centres, shopping malls, retail parks, and mixed-use schemes. They create better places with clear purpose, partnering with local authorities and others to deliver transformational change.
Their mission is to create, deliver, and enhance sustainable town centre destinations on behalf of investors. Their bespoke service is tailored to each individual project, reflecting the specific needs of the asset and the ambitions of their clients.
TOOLBOX MARKETING
Toolbox Marketing provides insight-driven strategic and creative solutions to retail property and place making challenges. Their work ranges from the serious business of portfolio planning and brand repositioning – to the magic of creating emotionally engaging communications that make people want to shop, dine and play. Toolbox Marketing are your in-house out-sourced marketing partner. Self-described as shopaholics, geeks by nature, addicted to social networks and completely crazy about design. Their creative-minded team is here to support you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
ODIN EVENTS
Odin Events are a fresh thinking Event Entertainment Supplier.
If your planning an event or special occasion and would like the professionals to take care of it then you have come to the right place.
Odin have years of event planning and organisational experience and have provided their event management services and fun event equipment to countless organisations across the UK.
CONNEXIN
Councils and local authorities are under increasing pressure to deliver quality services to improve the quality of life for citizens whilst reducing spend. Utilising the Internet of Things and low-cost, low-power connectivity we partner with you to provide a single pane of glass view of how your community is being impacted, enabling you to make faster, smarter decisions.
The NMTF was founded in 1899 as the National Market Traders Federation and is the only national trade association for market and street traders, events retailers and mobile caterers in the UK. In recent times the NMTF has introduced projects and campaigns aimed at promoting the retail markets industry and ensuring that it has the people needed to continue – shoppers, and a stream of new traders willing to carry on the tradition.
VICINITY
Vicinity offers a digital platform for place managers, businesses and communities. This includes a CRM, activities and incident reporting, customised mobile apps, digital loyalty programs and trail technology.
Vicinity's solutions are trusted by over 100 organisations, and adapted to the unique needs of each place. For instance, Business Improvement Districts can make use of tools for managing ballot, levy-payer data, and levy-collection.
With expert support from developers, data engineers and marketers, Vicinity work with BIDs, Councils, DMOs and property managers from all across the UK.
PULSE
Pulse Smart Hub provides free community-first networks of smart street furniture in towns and cities across the UK. Each hub provides a host of free digital services including connectivity, community noticeboard and various life saving features that breathe vitality into urban areas and make them safer and more resilient.
Unlike the big corporations, our small friendly team dedicates itself to working closely with local public and third-sector stakeholders to ensure each network addresses the needs of the community and maximises the benefits it provides.
We’re a proud member of the ATCM and currently on the journey to becoming a B-Corp, being recognised for high social and environmental performance.
CLARO WAYFINDING
Claro Wayfinding specialises in creating intuitive wayfinding systems that help custodians of places including town centre managers and local authorities improve navigation in complex environments. We have the expertise to curate journeys through busy city streets, historic towns, expansive campuses, and retail spaces. By designing clear signage strategies, informative digital displays, and intuitive maps, we transform confusing areas into easy-to-navigate spaces. Our solutions are rooted in a deep understanding of human behaviour, ensuring that each journey is seamless and stress-free.
We also host the "Navigate Now" podcast and invite you to join the conversation about people and places, offering insights and discussions on enhancing urban experiences.
LITE Ltd - Your Premier Lighting Solutions Partner
As the largest UK-owned festive lighting company, LITE Ltd has been illuminating cities, towns, and
events for over 23 years. Based in Burnley, we are your trusted one-stop shop for all your lighting
needs.
From Christmas and Diwali to architectural lighting for buildings, and seasonal decorations for Spring
and Summer, LITE delivers exceptional lighting solutions. We specialise in serving cities, towns, and
Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), offering high-quality products at competitive prices.
Our commitment to building long-term client relationships is matched only by our dedication to
providing unparalleled customer service and expertise.
