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# Quality Assurance Audits - AWARD

Buyer: ASPIRE HOUSING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51abe675-a2b4-42a3-a65b-9cab567426bf

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecb08739-f05a-4924-bf4a-65c32096cdea |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 2 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASPIRE HOUSING |
| Locality | N-U-L |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST5 0QW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Electoral ward | May Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUE FLAME ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

### Codes

- 76100000 - Professional services for the gas industry

## Release History

- 27 May 2025 at 07:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecb08739-f05a-4924-bf4a-65c32096cdea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecb08739-f05a-4924-bf4a-65c32096cdea
  27th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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