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Strategic Asset Management - Aster group

ASTER GROUP LIMITED

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12 May 2026 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Aster Group Limited for the provision of Strategic Asset Management Legal Services. This project, valued at £700,000 annually (including VAT) and totaling £2.1 million over the contract's lifetime, falls under the legal services category as per CPV classification. The procurement process followed a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 1st April 2026 and is set to run until 31st March 2030. It encompasses activities across London, the South East, and the South West regions of the United Kingdom. The tender stage has been completed, and the participation was limited to suppliers capable of meeting the framework's criteria.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for large legal service providers looking to expand their portfolio within the UK, particularly in strategic asset management. With a contract valued at approximately £350,000 per annum, businesses with expertise in legal frameworks and those familiar with public sector projects stand to benefit significantly from such engagements. Although not directly targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), this framework agreement could still be a valuable stepping stone for larger companies aiming to solidify their presence and grow their business network within the legal sector for public procurement.

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Notice Title

Strategic Asset Management - Aster group

Notice Description

This exercise sought to award a 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 via the Framework Call-off Agreement (National Framework Partnership Legal Framework - Reference: 2022/S 000-030981). Optional 2x year extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e550fabe-4b01-4ed7-8589-74cf261859ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba2ca590-ec06-4ea5-be7e-184f2bb14494
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

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

DEVONSHIRES SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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