This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jan 2025 at 09:30

Tender

21 Aug 2024 at 14:00

Planning

23 Apr 2024 at 11:51

Planning

22 Apr 2024 at 07:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Association of North East Councils trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) has finalised a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the Managed Remarketing of Vehicles and Plant for use by Contracting Authorities throughout the United Kingdom. This procurement process falls under the "services" category, specifically auction services (CPV code: 79342400). The procurement method was an open procedure above the threshold, with bids accepted until 25 September 2024. The contract is extensive, spanning from 1 February 2025 to 31 January 2031. The award phase has been successfully completed, with the agreement being published on 17 January 2025. The total contract value is estimated at £120,000,000 GBP. Key contacts include Michelle Graham (fleet@nepo.org). The head office is located at NEPO Northern Design Centre, Abbots Hill, Baltic Business Quarter, Gateshead, NE8 3DF, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in auction and remarketing services. The framework is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, supporting diverse business sizes. Seven suppliers have been awarded under this framework, including both large enterprises and SMEs, highlighting the varied competition. Businesses capable of providing vehicle and plant remarketing services will find this framework a substantial opportunity to expand their client base across the UK. Furthermore, the long contract duration ensures sustained business engagement and potential for growth within the public procurement sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Managed Remarketing of Vehicles and Plant

Notice Description

The Association of North East Councils trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) has established a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the Managed Remarketing of Vehicles and Plant for use by Contracting Authorities throughout the United Kingdom.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd79fe8b-44ef-4ef7-af57-aacbfccd5586
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff3afbeb-921a-497c-a6e6-8e18147a54c1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, 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
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
17 May 2024Expired
Award Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2031 Over 5 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 ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 3DF
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

Aston Barclay Limited

BPI Auctions Ltd

Brightwells Ltd

Commercial Vehicle Auctions Limited

John Pye & Sons Limited

Merthyr Tydfil Car Auction Ltd t/a MMA

Wilsons Auctions Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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