Tender

PROVISION OF AUCTION HOUSE SERVICES

MERSEYSIDE POLICE - PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT

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Tender

23 Nov 2021 at 11:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Merseyside Police's Procurement Department seeking a service provider for the "Provision of Auction House Services". This contract falls within the services industry, specifically classified under auction services with a value of £200,000 and a minimum bidding amount of £1. The contract is set to span three years, commencing on 1st February 2022, with the option of two one-year extensions. The tender period is expected to conclude on 30th December 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for companies specialising in auction services, particularly those skilled in managing and promoting auctions, as well as providing transparent and comprehensive management information. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as this contract is tailored for a single service provider that will exclusively cater to Merseyside Police. Companies that excel in collecting and auctioning diverse items, such as electronics, memorabilia, and collectibles, would be particularly well-suited for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF AUCTION HOUSE SERVICES

Notice Description

The proposed contract period is for single service provider for an initial 3-year period with an option of two one-year extensions, if all parties are agreeable. The Contract will commence on 01st February 2021 and is to be awarded on a single supplier basis using a call off procedure. The contract is for a service provision to Merseyside Police only and will not be open to other Police Forces. The proposed contract and service provision: * collecting property such as, electrical items. bicycles, cameras, toys, leather goods, coins / currency, jewelry, memorabilia, etc. from Merseyside Police Premises or 3rd party site; * advertising / promoting of auctions it and then the management of the auctions directly or via specialist auctioneers to achieve the best financial return possible from the sale of the property; * maximizing the transparency and management information (MI) available to show a live and complete audit trail of the items, including concise MI reports, audit trails that clearly evidences removal of property from Police Premises, provision when requested of a realistic reserve price before auction, date and time of sale and actual price realised; * work with Merseyside Police staff to ensure the integrity of the Force is upheld.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcc77122-7c50-44c8-9a16-e67aad07fd28
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

48470000 - Auction software package

79342400 - Auction services

79342410 - Electronic auction services

79957000 - Auction organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYSIDE POLICE - PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
Jason Olsen
Contact Email
jason.h.olsen@merseyside.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1517771929

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L1 8JX
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

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