Planning

Auction House Services

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

25 Apr 2025 at 11:54

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is planning a procurement process for Auction House Services under the initiative of Greater Manchester Police. This contract, described under reference A1020, aims to provide a comprehensive service for the collection, storage, and auctioning of seized vehicles, property, and goods from locations across Greater Manchester. The document references the planning stage of this procurement process, which is expected to commence in the first quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year. The procurement strategy is under consideration with options that include tendering through frameworks established by the 2015 or 2023 Procurement Act regulations. Notable upcoming dates include a potential future notice on 1st May 2025, with a planned contract period from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2027. The industry category falls under auction services, with the delivery location specified in the UKD3 region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in auction services, particularly those equipped to manage a full-service operation of seized items. The inclusion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the lot suitability underscores a strategic interest in engaging diverse business participants. Companies with expertise in logistics, storage, and auctioning, particularly those adept at handling police property and vehicles, will find substantial growth opportunities by connecting with this contract. The Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Greater Manchester Police encourage prospective suppliers to engage through their 'Sell2Bluelight' eTendering system, which offers guidance and support for tender submission processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Auction House Services

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is intending to procure a contract for Auction House Services (A1020). The contract will provide a fully managed service for the collection, storage and disposal (auction) of seized vehicles, property & goods. These will be collected from specified locations across Greater Manchester. It is anticipated that the procurement process will commence in quarter 1 of the 2025/2026 financial year. GMP is currently consider options with respect to using an existing framework (under either the 2015 or 2023 Procurement Act regulations) or a tender. This will be confirmed following a review of the market and our requirements. Any tender/business opportunities for Greater Manchester Police are advertised on our 'Bluelight' Emergency Services eTendering system, Sell2Bluelight, which is also used by other Bluelight organisations. A new guidance document for Suppliers using Sell2Bluelight (In-Tend) has been created and is available via the below link. This guide will help with registration, how to view and submit tenders, and deal with correspondence. https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf Whilst the Contracting Authority is the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, this contract will be tendered and managed by the Greater Manchester Police. Should you require any further information on this contract please email procurement@gmp.police.uk and include A1020 Auction House Services in the header.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05079a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017016-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Chris Garner
Contact Email
procurement@gmp.police.uk
Contact Phone
01618561140

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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