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title: "Employers Agent, Clerk of Works and Principal Designer Services Framework 2024-2028"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0436ff"
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buyer: "ASTER GROUP LIMITED"
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# Employers Agent, Clerk of Works and Principal Designer Services Framework 2024-2028

Buyer: ASTER GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0436ff

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## Summary

Aster Group Limited seeks to establish a robust Employers Agent, Clerk of Works, and Principal Designer Services Framework for the period 2024-2028. This framework, classified under the CPV code 71500000 for construction-related services, aims to support the successful delivery of Aster's development programme by engaging flexible and forward-thinking consultants, reflecting the latest changes in building safety and sustainability standards. The procurement has been managed through a selective 'Restricted Procedure' and is divided into nine lots covering various regions in the UK, including Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Gloucestershire, and London. Key dates include the tender end date on 4th March 2024 and the contract period starting on 1st July 2024 and ending on 30th June 2028.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction consultancy sector looking to cement long-term partnerships with Aster Group. The framework emphasises high quality (70%) and competitive pricing (30%), making it ideal for SMEs that excel in delivering excellence while maintaining cost efficiency. Additionally, the focus on building safety and sustainability presents niches for specialists in these areas. Participation in this framework can enhance business profiles, expand market reach, and foster collaborative relationships with a major public entity, aiding in sustainable business growth.

## 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. 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. The requirement is split in to 9 lots for each discipline.Lot 1 - Devon and CornwallLot 2 - SomersetLot 3 - GloucestershireLot 4 - WiltshireLot 5 - DorsetLot 6 - HampshireLot 7 - Sussex and SurreyLot 8 - Berkshire and OxfordshireLot 9 - London

### Lot Information

Lot 1 Devon and Cornwall

See tender documents

Renewal: See tender documents

Lot 2 Somerset

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Renewal: See tender documents

Lot 3 Gloucestershire

See tender documents

Renewal: See tender documents

Lot 4 Wiltshire

See tender documents

Renewal: See tender documents

Lot 5 Dorset

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Renewal: See tender documents

Lot 6 Hampshire

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Renewal: See tender documents

Lot 7 Sussex and Surrey

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Renewal: See tender documents

Lot 8 Berkshire and Oxfordshire

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Renewal: See tender documents

Lot 9 London

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Renewal: See tender documents

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033325-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,200,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTER GROUP LIMITED |
| Locality | DEVIZES |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 18 |
| Supplier names | AIREY MILLER; BAKER RUFF HANNON; BOULTER MOSSMAN; BPM PROJECT MANAGEMENT (QUARTET HOMES; CALFORDSEADEN; CHURCHILL HUI; FAITHORN FARRELL TIMMS; FRANKHAM CONSULTANCY GROUP; FRAZER GARNER ASSOCIATES; 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

- 71500000 - Construction-related services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2024 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033325-2024
- 2 Feb 2024 at 20:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003614-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aireymiller.com
- http://www.aster.co.uk
- http://www.bakerruffhannon.com
- http://www.boultermossman.co.uk
- http://www.bpm-london.com
- http://www.churchill-hui.com
- http://www.effefftee.co.uk
- http://www.fgassociates.co.uk
- http://www.frankham.com
- http://www.gatesconsultants.co.uk
- http://www.jrp.co.uk
- http://www.martinarnold.co.uk
- http://www.nrpltd.com
- http://www.randallsimmonds.co.uk
- http://www.rund.co.uk
- http://www.taylorlewis.co.uk
- http://www.tremainpowell.co.uk
- http://www.welling.co.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aster/aspx/Home

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