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.

Planning

Auction House Services

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

25th April 2025 11:54:11 AM
Contract Summary

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.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-05079a

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

N/A

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

Buyer Name

Chris Garner

Buyer Email

procurement@gmp.police.uk

Buyer Phone

01618561140

Buyer Address

56 Oxford Street

Manchester

M1 6EU

United Kingdom

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Auction House Services

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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