Strategic Alliance

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 £680 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 £680 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.