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Quality Assurance Audits - AWARD

ASPIRE HOUSING

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27 May 2025 at 07:16

Summary of the contracting process

Aspire Housing, based in Newcastle-under-Lyme, has successfully completed the procurement process to appoint a provider for conducting Quality Assurance Audits with a focus on gas and electricity compliance. This contract, recently awarded on 15th May 2025, is classified under "Professional services for the gas industry" and involves new builds, domestic, and commercial properties. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 17th February 2025. The contract will start on 2nd June 2025 and run until 2nd June 2028, with a potential extension of up to two additional years. The awarded supplier is Blue Flame Associates Ltd, positioned to fulfil the contract's requirements in various regions including the UK, Europe, and British Overseas Territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing professional services for the gas industry, particularly those capable of ensuring compliance in diverse building types. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged and suited for this contract, given its expansive scope across international zones and the potential for long-term engagement. Businesses with expertise in quality assurance audits for gas and electricity systems will find growth prospects through this project, particularly those able to provide reliable services within the stipulated timelines and diverse geographical locations.

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Notice Title

Quality Assurance Audits - AWARD

Notice Description

Aspire Housing (referred to as "Aspire") is looking to appoint a provider to conduct our Quality Assurance Audits for compliance areas focussing mainly on Gas and Electric for new builds, gas and elec, domestic properties, commercial and non-domestic flats for a contract commencing in March 2025 a term of 3 Years with the option to extend for a further 2 Years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51abe675-a2b4-42a3-a65b-9cab567426bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecb08739-f05a-4924-bf4a-65c32096cdea
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry


CPV Codes

76100000 - Professional services for the gas industry

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 2 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASPIRE HOUSING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
N-U-L
Postcode
ST5 0QW
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
May Bank
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUE FLAME ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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