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title: "Employers Agent, Clerk of Works & Principal Designer Services Framework 2024-2028 - AWARD"
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# Employers Agent, Clerk of Works & Principal Designer Services Framework 2024-2028 - AWARD

Buyer: ASTER GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d44afc22-a855-4829-b823-ba31dfd262af

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## Summary

Aster Group has completed a public procurement process titled "Employers Agent, Clerk of Works & Principal Designer Services Framework 2024-2028 - AWARD." This framework aims to establish partnerships with consultants in construction-related services (CPV Code 71500000, 71200000, and 71520000) to support Aster's development programmes over the next four years. The procurement was conducted using a restricted procedure and concluded with the awarding of contracts on 24th September 2024. The framework will run from 24th September 2024 to 23rd September 2027 in locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and Europe, among others. The process emphasises high-quality delivery, sustainability, and safety standards.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs, due to its focus on long-term partnerships, transparency, and collaboration. Companies specialising in construction supervision, architectural, and related services will find this framework particularly beneficial. The framework requires flexible and forward-thinking consultants, especially regarding evolving building safety and sustainability standards, making it ideal for innovative firms ready to adapt and deliver high-quality services within a defined contract period.

## Notice

The purpose of this Framework Agreement is to establish robust working partnerships with Employers Agent, Clerk of Works and Principal Designer consultants, to enable the successful delivery of Aster's development programme over the next four years. The framework places significant emphasis on delivering high-quality products to customers, following policies and standards, and reducing post-handover problems. Aster is seeking consultant partners who are flexible and forward-thinking, particularly when it comes to changes in building safety and sustainability standards. The framework also aims to add value to both Aster and preferably a limited number of suppliers/partners by promoting transparency, openness, and long-term collaborative relationships. Tender documents can be found here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aster/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0ae883b-22fb-46f9-8b62-12a5a1e4c420 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2024 - 23 Sep 2027 |
| 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 | ASTER GROUP |
| Locality | WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN10 2AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Urchfont & Bishops Cannings |
| Westminster constituency | Melksham and Devizes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 18 |
| Supplier names | AIREY MILLER; BAKER RUFF HANNON; BOULTER MOSSMAN; BPM PROJECT MANAGEMENT; CALFORDSEADEN; CHURCHILL HUI; FAITHORN FARRELL TIMMS; FGA; FRANKHAM CONSULTANCY GROUP; GATES CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS; JOHN ROWAN AND PARTNERS; MARTIN ARNOLD; NORMAN ROURKE PRYME; RANDALL SIMMONDS; RUND PARTNERSHIP; TAYLOR LEWIS; TREMAIN POWELL PARTNERSHIP; WELLING PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71500000 - Construction-related services
- 71520000 - Construction supervision services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2024 at 17:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0ae883b-22fb-46f9-8b62-12a5a1e4c420

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0ae883b-22fb-46f9-8b62-12a5a1e4c420
  24th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aster.co.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aster/aspx/Home

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