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title: "Strategic Alliance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0521a0"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ASTER GROUP LIMITED"
published: "2025-06-02"
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# Strategic Alliance

Buyer: ASTER GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0521a0

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## Summary

Aster Group Limited, a housing association based in Devizes, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage of its procurement process, which involves a strategic alliance for asset management. The project, aimed at ensuring safe and energy-efficient homes across the south of England and London, includes an investment of £680 million by 2030. Key dates for this procurement involve hosting an online webinar for Preliminary Market Engagement on 17th June 2025, with registration required by 16th June. The procurement is centred on construction work, with a focus on works starting from 1st April 2026 and planned until 31st March 2031, covering areas such as Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, Somerset, London, Devon, Cornwall, Oxfordshire, West Sussex, and Gloucestershire.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and asset management, particularly those with experience in energy efficiency improvements, maintenance, and renovation works. The planned works include a broad scope, such as replacements of roofs, doors, kitchens, and bathrooms, as well as upgrades to electrical systems, heating, fire safety measures, and more. Given its diverse geographical spread and substantial investment, the tender is suited for companies looking to expand their operations and innovative solutions. The alliance offers a consistent and integrated pipeline of work, promising faster decision-making and opportunities to collaborate with Aster's in-house organisation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to partake, as the procurement process supports sustainability and long-term alliances. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in value-driven delivery and environmentally responsible practices will find this to be an attractive prospect for growth and partnership.

## Notice

Introduction: Aster Group is a housing association with a clear vision: Everyone has a home. We own and manage over 37,000 homes across the south of England and London, and we're investing PS680 million into our homes by 2030 to ensure they are safe, energy-efficient, and future-ready. Asset Management Strategy: Our strategic approach to asset management is a cornerstone of our vision that everyone has a home. It ensures we provide safe, secure, high-quality homes and services by: * Managing our properties effectively * Planning future investments wisely * Improving energy efficiency for affordable warmth and comfort * Supporting environmental sustainability Following a comprehensive stock condition survey, we've updated our business plan and secured PS680 million to invest in our homes by 2030. This data-led approach gives us a clear view of where investment is needed most and how we can deliver the greatest value for our customers. To support the delivery of this investment, Aster has published a UK1: Pipeline Notice (2025/S 000-026027), offering early visibility of our future procurement plans. This marks the beginning of a major programme of planned works across our property portfolio, laying the foundation for a new, more collaborative way of working with our supply chain. Strategic Alliance: To deliver this ambitious investment, we're evolving how we work with our supply chain. Insights from asset data, long-term planning, and market feedback have shaped a new delivery model; our Strategic Alliance. This alliance is a key enabler of our strategy, turning plans into action through trusted partnerships and a shared commitment to: * Value-driven delivery * Technology and data-led decision-making * Environmentally responsible practices Together, we'll deliver high-quality outcomes, optimise resources, and reduce waste. We're looking for partners who share our commitment to performance, innovation, and social impact. This is more than a delivery model; it's a long-term alliance built on shared goals and mutual accountability. Benefits for our partners - * A consistent, integrated pipeline of work * Faster, clearer decision-making * Opportunities to innovate and grow * A shared mission to deliver safe, comfortable, and future-proof homes We're not just responding to today's challenges; we're building resilience for tomorrow. From regulatory shifts to climate pressures, our model is designed to adapt and thrive. Market Engagement Webinar: As part of our Preliminary Market Engagement (PME), we are hosting an online webinar to share insights into our vision, challenges, and alliance opportunities. Date: 17th June 2025 Time: 11.00am to 12.00noon Location: Online (link provided upon registration) We invite interested suppliers in our investment programme to engage with us, share their expertise, and explore how we can collaborate to shape the future of asset management at Aster. To attend the webinar, please register by 16th June at 4.00pm using the link below: https://forms.office.com/e/pbG5cXNHSg We look forward to working with partners who can help us transform services, enhance efficiency, and deliver greater value to our customers.

### Planning Information

As part of our Preliminary Market Engagement (PME), we are hosting an online webinar to share insights into our vision, challenges, and alliance opportunities.
Date: 17th June 2025 
Time: 11.00am to 12.00noon
Location: Online (link provided upon registration)
To attend the webinar, please register by 16th June at 4.00pm using the link below:
https://forms.office.com/e/pbG5cXNHSg

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029092-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £495,260,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTER GROUP LIMITED |
| Locality | DEVIZES |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2025 at 10:33 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029092-2025
- 23 May 2025 at 10:40 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026027-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029092-2025
  2nd June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026027-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.office.com/e/pbG5cXNHSg
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aster/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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