Provision of Auction Services

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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Award

23 Jun 2026 at 07:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has concluded a public procurement process for the "Provision of Auction Services" under the CCS Framework RM6354 Lot 4C Managed Service for Asset Recovery. The contract, valued up to £50,400, will span from 8th June 2026 to 7th June 2029, with no obligation to exhaust the full budget. This procurement, categorized under auction services within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, was executed using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage was completed on 3rd June 2026, and further information was published on 23rd June 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities, especially for large businesses specialising in auction services. By being part of a public contract with the Northamptonshire Police, businesses like Wilsons Auctions, the awarded supplier, can leverage the contract's stability and duration to enhance their market presence. Companies adept in managing service for asset recovery, and those able to align with framework agreements and provide high-quality auctioneering services, would find this contract particularly beneficial. Such engagements can also serve as a stepping stone for expanding into similar public sector contract opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Auction Services

Notice Description

Provision of Auction Services for Northamptonshire Police. This Contract is for three years and was awarded utilising the CCS Framework RM6354 Lot 4C Managed Service for Asset Recovery. The Contract value is an up to spend of PS50,400 with no guarantee to spend full Contract Value.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3af222f5-3389-49da-947b-602a4f53b7a9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79342400 - Auction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILSONS AUCTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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