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title: "AG - 0592 - 2020_Totnes Transition Homes CLT, Clay Park, Dartington"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0544f9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASTER GROUP LIMITED"
published: "2025-06-09"
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# AG - 0592 - 2020_Totnes Transition Homes CLT, Clay Park, Dartington

Buyer: ASTER GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0544f9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Totnes Transition Homes CLT, Clay Park, Dartington" project, managed by Aster Group Limited, involves the construction of 39 affordable homes. The buying organisation, Aster Group Limited, operates as a sub-central government public authority based in Devizes, UK. The project has progressed to the award stage, following an urgent tender due to the insolvency of the initial contractor. The direct award contract has been made to Clayewater Homes, enabling mobilisation by 23 June 2025, with the contract running through to 13 November 2026. This project falls under the 'works' category, focused specifically on multi-dwelling buildings construction, at an awarded value of £10,700,000 GBP. The procurement method leveraged the Procurement Act 2023, specifically justified by advantageous terms due to insolvency.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for large construction firms with the capability to swiftly mobilise and adhere to established subcontractor networks. Companies in the construction industry that can offer cost-effective and time-efficient solutions may particularly benefit from similar contracts, as Aster Group Limited favours their ability to manage unforeseen circumstances like contractor insolvency. By focusing on direct awards in urgent scenarios, businesses that can demonstrate rapid delivery and budget management skills will find themselves well-placed to compete in this procurement landscape.

## Notice

Aster had commenced the delivery of 39 affordable homes at Clay Park, Dartington, through a contract with Acheson Construction, appointed via a PCR2015-compliant framework (Westworks). Enabling works had started on site, and the scheme was progressing in line with planning and funding milestones. On 14 February 2025, Acheson issued a notice of intention to appoint administrators, forcing Aster to terminate the contract. This created an urgent need to secure a new contractor to avoid losing sub-contractor packages, escalating costs, and, critically, to meet a 3 June 2025 planning deadline to retain permission. Aster proposes a direct award to Clayewater Homes Ltd under the Procurement Act 2023, using the "advantageous terms due to insolvency" justification. Clayewater can mobilise immediately, retain existing subcontractors, and deliver the scheme at a fixed price below inflation-adjusted costs. A transparency notice will be published, and a Development Agreement entered into after the mandatory standstill period.

### Procurement Information

Following the insolvency of Acheson Construction, which was originally appointed via a PCR2015 framework, Aster is under significant time pressure to commence works before a planning permission deadline of 3 June 2025. A new contract is proposed with Clayewater Homes Ltd, who offer a fixed price that is PS67,331 below the adjusted value of the Acheson contract (including inflation), and who can deliver without delay due to existing capacity and established working relationships. The direct award ensures advantageous terms and protects against cost escalation, loss of subcontractor packages, and planning expiry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030801-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2025 - 13 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,700,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLAYEWATER HOMES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2025 at 08:44 - AwardUpdate - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030801-2025
- 9 Jun 2025 at 08:31 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030794-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030801-2025
  9th June 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030794-2025
  9th June 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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