UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Aspire Housing (The Authority) has appointed Kinect Energy UK Ltd (trading as World Kinect Energy Services) as Agent to establish and manage a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the procurement of the supply of electricity, gas and water. In addition to its own contracting requirements, the Authority intends to use the DPS to allow eligible third party contracting entities (Partners) to purchase supplies of electricity, gas and water.

Aspire Housing (The Authority) has appointed Kinect Energy UK Ltd (trading as World Kinect Energy Services) as Agent to establish and manage a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the procurement of the supply of electricity, gas and water. In addition to its own contracting requirements, the Authority intends to use the DPS to allow eligible third party contracting entities (Partners) to purchase supplies of electricity, gas and water.

Aspire Housing (“Aspire”) are inviting bids from organisations who might be able to provide surveying services (Lot 1 - Residential Stock Condition Surveys, Full Stock Condition Surveys, Block Surveys, Lot 2 - Energy Performance Certificates (Residential), Lot 3 - Energy Performance Certificates - (Commercial), Lot 4 - Garage Site Surveys, Car park Surveys, Road Survey, Lot 5 Disrepair Surveys) that meet Aspires current requirement for its housing stock. Aspire wish to appoint surveyors with suitable expertise and experience to undertake a programme of surveys on various property and asset types. Service Providers can bid for all five (5) Lots, one Lot or in any combination. Ideally, Aspire is looking for economies of scale. The requirements are described in Document 2 - Specification. The process is a restricted process, with a Selection Questionnaire stage being used to select up to 7 suppliers for each Lot who will be invited to submit a full tender.

This is a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Aspire only for the procurement of Maintenance WorksAspire Housing (Aspire) is seeking to procure a panel of Maintenance Repairs Contractors to support them in delivering their maintenance and repairs services. Suppliers that meet the criteria will be appointed to the DPS and may subsequently be invited to bid for work by Aspire, including Durata. This procurement exercise is inviting applications from all interested Contractors who meet the criteria set out in the attached documents.It is intended the DPS will last for up to 10 years. Please see the Procurement Documents for further information.The DPS ism a 2-Stage process. In the initial set-up stage, all suppliers who meet the selection criteria and are not excluded will be admitted to the DPS. There will be no limit on the number of suppliers that may join the DPS for each work category.

Aspire Housing Limited (Aspire) and Durata Developments Limited (Company number 11256769) (part of Aspire) and are seeking to procure a panel of Development Consultants to support them in delivering their development programme. Consultants that meet the criteria will be appointed to this Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) and may subsequently be invited to bid for work by Durata (including Aspire). This procurement exercise is inviting applications from all interested consultants who meet the criteria set out in this document.

Aspire Housing (Aspire) is seeking to procure a panel of Maintenance Service providers to support them in delivering their maintenance and repairs. Suppliers that meet the criteria will be appointed to this Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) and may subsequently be invited to bid for work by Aspire, including Durata. This procurement exercise is inviting applications from all interested suppliers who meet the criteria set out in this document.

This is a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the procurement of Development Contractors.Durata Developments Limited (Company number 11256769) (part of Aspire) is seeking to procure a panel of Development Contractors to support them in delivering their development programme. Contractors that meet the criteria will be appointed to this Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) and may subsequently be invited to bid for work by Durata (including Aspire). This procurement exercise is inviting applications from all interested contractors who meet the criteria set out in the tender documents.

We're looking how to transform our fleet to a low carbon one by 2030. Before we look to procure our fleet we need to ascertain the future of electric cars or alternative fueled cars to diesel/petrol vehicles (the procurement is a different project). Following the proposal we will need to commence the plan and have findings by end of September 24 so we can procure vehicles in October 24. Additional information: Please access this soft market test via In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aspirehousing/aspx/Tenders/Current Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

The nature of the contract is for the provision of Insurance and related services and claims handling services as required by Aspire Group. The contract will initially run for three years (or periods of insurance) commencing at midnight on 31 January 2025. Aspire Group has the option to extend the contract at Aspire Group's sole discretion for a further period of up to two years, the anticipated maximum contract award value being equivalent to 3, 4, or 5 times our annual insurance programme cost. The actual maximum contract spend is considered commercially sensitive at this stage Additional information: Please use In-Tend portal to access tender information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aspirehousing/aspx/Tenders/Current Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by Aspire Housing

Aspire Housing is seeking the provision of a Materials Supplier for a period of 5 years from 1st April 2025 - 31st March 2030 with an option to extend for a further 5 years on an annual basis. Aspire Housing anticipates a mobilisation period of 3 months prior to the launch of the contract during which we expect to establish the operational model for the supply of materials, engineer the efficient integration of IT and Finance into the service ensuring that manual processes are minimised and effective financial control of the contract is established. We will establish with the successful bidder a suite of KPIs to ensure that the offer made and accepted is monitored effectively. Additional information: Tender documents available FOC at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aspirehousing/aspx/Tenders/Current Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Aspire Housing is seeking the provision of a Materials Supplier for a period of 10 years from 1st April 2025 – 31st March 2035.Aspire Housing anticipates a mobilisation period of 3 months prior to the launch of the contract during which we expect to establish the operational model for the supply of materials, engineer the efficient integration of IT and Finance into the service ensuring that manual processes are minimised and effective financial control of the contract is established. We will establish with the successful bidder a suite of KPIs to ensure that the offer made and accepted is monitored effectively.

Aspire are looking for a Kitchen provider to be the sole provider of our kitchens to create consistency across our stock. This is a Design & supply only contract as Installations will be delivered in house or subcontracted out. Over the next 5 years Aspire are committed to delivering 3000 kitchens. Additional information: Please access tender document free of charge from Aspire Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aspirehousing/aspx/Tenders/Current Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Aspire are looking for a Kitchen provider to be the sole provider of our kitchens to create consistency across our stock. This is a Design and supply only contract as Installations will be delivered in house or subcontracted out.Over the next 5 years Aspire are committed to delivering 3000 kitchens.

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. Additional information: Tender documents and submissions available free of charge at - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aspirehousing/aspx/Tenders/Current Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

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.

Aspire Housing is a leading housing provider, place shaper and property developer. We are a financially strong business. Profits are reinvested in new homes, in revitalising communities and in a comprehensive range of innovative support services, designed to transform lives. Our properties are in Staffordshire and Cheshire. The Group comprises the parent ('The Aspire Group'), Aspire Housing and its two subsidiaries, Durata and Incana (currently dormant). The Aspire Group is seeking to appoint an auditor for the provision of external audit services to the Group. The auditor will be required to audit the financial statements for the 3 Group companies. The audit must be carried out in accordance with applicable law, International Standards on Auditing, and any relevant Statements of Recommended Practice. The external auditor will be required to report to the Audit and Risk Committee and Group Board on the accounting and internal control systems in a management letter, and to review the Board's statement on internal controls. The external auditor will be expected to liaise with the internal auditor and place reliance on their work where appropriate. The external auditor will be required to guide and advise the officers of the Group on relevant legislative changes and changes to accounting standards, SORPs and treatments as part of the ongoing relationship. The external auditors will be expected to work closely with the officers of the Group in undertaking their responsibilities. The contract will be for a 3-year term subject to a satisfactory performance review after completion of the first year of the programme with the option to extend a further two years. Additional information: All tender documents available free of charge at - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aspirehousing/aspx/Tenders/Current Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Since 2000 Aspire has had a range of leasing options with a variety of providers and now has a mixed fleet of c160 vehicles. Aspire is aiming to appoint one supplier who can provide a full leasing , maintenance and logistics service for vehicles both leased and owned by Aspire. The aim over the 5 year period is to migrate all vehicles to the leased arrangement. Aspire is also seeking to work with a supplier who can support our aims to reduce emissions and cost with a variety of approaches including downsizing vehicles and a move to EVs where reasonably practicable

Aspire is seeking a “Service Provider” of communal cleaning, incorporating external window cleaning across Aspire’s whole operational area. The Service Provider will be responsible for ensuring all works are performed in line with all relevant standards and regulations, maintaining high standards of safety and performance throughout the duration of the contract.

The Aspire Group is seeking to appoint an auditor for the provision of external audit services to the Group. The auditor will be required to audit the financial statements for the 3 Group companies. The contract will be for 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 2 years and we anticipate the new contract starting February 2026.