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Provision of Auction Services

POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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07 Apr 2025 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has completed the procurement process for the provision of auction services, classified under the CPV category 79342400 (Auction services). The contract, valued at £6,000, will be carried out in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period runs from 14th February 2025 to 13th February 2027. The tender process concluded with the award announcement on 7th April 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth potential for auction service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as it focuses on auction services with specific commission rates. Given the scale of the project and its regional focus, companies with expertise in auctioning general goods and vehicles would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. SMEs stand to benefit from the streamlined procurement process and the established relationship with a prominent public body like the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire.

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Notice Title

Provision of Auction Services

Notice Description

Provision of Auction Services with 5% commission on general sale and 0% commission on vehicles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e43438ec-7e19-4ac5-9285-6391e09615c2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£6,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2025 - 13 Feb 2027 1-2 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
POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
Lucy Westley
Contact Email
lucy.westley@northants.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN4 0JQ
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)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
East Hunsbury and Shelfleys
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILFORDS AUCTIONEERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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