Legal
Terms
The terms on which Soundings is provided to an authority, and the terms on which a supplier takes part.
Draft. This page is a placeholder while the final wording is settled. It is not yet the agreement between us. For anything that matters today, write to support@astario.co.uk.
Taking part is voluntary
A supplier is never paid to take part and is never penalised for declining. Taking part, or not, has no bearing on any current or future procurement. Draft wording to be confirmed.
What an authority may use the output for
Market engagement: understanding the market before a procurement is designed. A study is not an evaluation and its output is not a score. Draft wording to be confirmed.
Availability
We aim to keep the service available during UK working hours and will give notice of planned maintenance. Draft wording to be confirmed.
Liability
To be settled with counsel. Draft wording to be confirmed.
Governing law
The laws of England and Wales. Draft wording to be confirmed.
Last updated 14 September 2026.