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Fleet and Associated Services - Telematics

ASTER GROUP LIMITED

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23 Apr 2026 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Fleet and Associated Services - Telematics" conducted by Aster Group Limited focuses on the provision of real-time vehicle tracking, driver behaviour monitoring, and data analysis services. Aster Group, a housing association headquartered in Devizes, UK, aims to optimise vehicle utilisation and promote safer driving to reduce fuel and maintenance costs. The procurement falls under the services category with a CPV classification of telematics services. The contract, valued at £106,296, was awarded on 23 April 2026. The procurement method involved a direct award procedure without prior competition due to existing integration with Aster's fleet, highlighting its completion status.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in vehicle telematics, fleet management, and driver safety technologies. The contract was awarded to Ctrack UK Limited, a large enterprise known for its telematics solutions, indicating opportunities for businesses with established technological infrastructure and expertise in API integration. Companies capable of delivering real-time data insights and enhancing fleet efficiency will be well-positioned to compete in similar future procurements, especially those servicing the South of England region.

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Notice Title

Fleet and Associated Services - Telematics

Notice Description

Provision of vehicle telematics through real-time tracking, driver behaviour monitoring, and in-depth insights into speeding, harsh braking, acceleration, cornering and idling. By analysing this data, fleet managers can identify areas for improvement, promote safer driving habits, and reduce fuel and maintenance costs. Our solutions also help optimise vehicle utilisation by monitoring vehicle usage, routes, reducing downtime, and provide the data required for fleets to operate efficiently.In addition to the primary provision of telematics, Ctrack will also integrate API feed/requirements for Applied Driving, Aster's Grey Fleet and Driver Training System.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of vehicle telematics through real-time tracking, driver behaviour monitoring, and in-depth insights into speeding, harsh braking, acceleration, cornering and idling. By analysing this data, fleet managers can identify areas for improvement, promote safer driving habits, and reduce fuel and maintenance costs. Our solutions also help optimise vehicle utilisation by monitoring vehicle usage, routes, reducing downtime, and provide the data required for fleets to operate efficiently.In addition to the primary provision of telematics, Ctrack will also integrate API feed/requirements for Applied Driving, Aster's Grey Fleet and Driver Training System.

Procurement Information

Procurement exercise to appoint Ctrack (UK) Telematics Limited via Direct Award using the CCS Framework RM6353 in which a Direct Award is a permitted route to market.This is a Direct Award due to all of Ctrack (UK) Telematics Limited equipment already having been fitted to Aster's fleet and the cost of changing suppliers and associated downtime would prove too challenging to Aster.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068986
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037044-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64226000 - Telematics services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£106,296 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Urchfont & Bishops Cannings
Westminster Constituency
Melksham and Devizes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CTRACK

Further Information

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