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PAN3277 - Estates Auctioneering Services

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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16 Apr 2026 at 08:06

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council, a public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for "PAN3277 - Estates Auctioneering Services" under an open procedure. This process involves auctioneering services for properties located within Leicester/Leicestershire and nationwide. The contract has been awarded with an anticipated commencement on 11 May 2026 and spans a two-year period, with an option to extend up to three additional years. The procurement process covers two lots: Lot 1 for Leicester/Leicestershire locations and Lot 2 for national reach. Suppliers were required to submit by noon on 14 May 2025, and all submissions were managed through the EastMidsTenders portal. The recent completion, dated 16 April 2026, marks Leicester City Council's commitment to efficient asset management within the region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auctioneering services, particularly those proficient in managing estate assets. Shonki Brothers Ltd, an SME, has been identified as the supplier for Lot 1, indicating a viable path for growth by capitalising on regional expertise whilst maintaining service quality. Companies with proficiency in auction services, especially those capable of operating both locally and nationally, will find lucrative prospects in similar tenders. Given the possibility of contract extensions, businesses can anticipate long-term engagement and revenue, enhancing their market presence and credibility in estate management services. Participation in such tenders can lead to business expansion and strengthen relationships with local government entities such as Leicester City Council.

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Notice Title

PAN3277 - Estates Auctioneering Services

Notice Description

Please note that a UK2 PME Notice was published on 1 April 2025 under Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04fb84. Due to technical issues/constraints coinciding with the implementation of the Procurement Act, the subsequent Notice could not be linked within the system at the time. ============================ Leicester City Council invites tenders from suitably qualified Suppliers to manage and undertake auctioneering services on behalf of the Authority. Such assets i.e. property and land are situated within the Leicester/Leicestershire areas. The requirement is in two Lots as follows: Lot 1 - Auction Location: Leicester/Leicestershire; Lot 2 - Auction Location: National. The proposed contract will be for two years with options to extend for a period or periods totalling no more than up to a further three years. Further information about the opportunity can be found in the tender documentation. Submissions must be received by 12:00 noon on 14 May 2025 at the very latest via the EastMidsTenders portal: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html. Late submissions and those received by any other means will not be accepted. Any queries/questions regarding this opportunity must be received via the ProContract portal only. To assist potential Suppliers, the link, https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ provides helpful user guides on using the ProContract portal. Furthermore, Suppliers will be required to register on the Central Digital Platform (a Find a Tender service). To assist prospective Suppliers, Cabinet Office have published video guides with accompanying PDF user manuals which will help Suppliers understand and navigate the platform, including how to register, upload organisational information and search and bid for opportunities. Please click on the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0502b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034471-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£475,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 10 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHONKI BROTHERS

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