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Strategic Asset Management - Aster Group

ASTER GROUP LIMITED

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12 May 2026 at 10:24

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Aster Group Limited, a notable entity based in Devizes, England, focusing on the provision of strategic asset management legal services. The contract, titled "Strategic Asset Management - Aster Group," is within the industry category of Building Consultancy Services and Legal Services. It involves regions such as London, the South East, and South West of the United Kingdom, and it aligns with the CPV classification 71315200. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract being active from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030. This selective procurement, a call-off from a framework agreement via a mini competition under National Framework Partnership, resulted in selecting Capsticks Solicitors as a supplier, with an estimated annual value of £350,000 including VAT.

This tender opens considerable business growth opportunities for legal service providers proficient in property development and construction matters. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited due to the framework's suitability requirements. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive legal advisory services related to building consultancy can leverage this contract to enhance their market presence. Participation in such tenders allows businesses to expand their service offerings and engage with a high-profile buyer like Aster Group, fostering long-term strategic partnerships. The contract's multi-year duration further underscores an opportunity for businesses to secure a steady income stream while contributing to strategic asset management initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Asset Management - Aster Group

Notice Description

This appointment was made via a mini competition using the National Framework Partnership (NFP) Legal Framework for Property Development and Construction/General Property Matters (Reference: 2022/S 000-030981). The exercise aimed to award the multiple appointment of three legal service providers to deliver Strategic Asset Management Legal Services totaling approximately PS350k per annum (including VAT) and PS2.1m across the life of the Contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3130472-f0d5-46ab-8615-3b75f1dbe827
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7cd3cab-5735-40b6-a9ad-cfb7a848fb66
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTER GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DEVIZES
Postcode
SN10 2AZ
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Urchfont & Bishops Cannings
Westminster Constituency
Melksham and Devizes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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