Award

Award of SPPD-Auction Services

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

09 Feb 2026 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for property auction services to Shepherd Chartered Surveyors, located at 13 Albert Square, Dundee. This contract is designated under the award stage and relates to the procurement of services, specifically within the auction services category. The procurement process involved conducting a tender, and the contract was signed on 2nd February 2026. The procurement period is set to run from 2nd September 2026 to 2nd August 2028, with the possibility of extending the contract by two additional 12-month periods, potentially lasting until 8th February 2030. The procurement is specifically relevant to organisations adhering to the Scottish Public Finance Manual and the NHS Scotland Property Transactions Handbook, ensuring compliance with financial and property management standards.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses operating in the property, real estate, and auction service sectors, especially those familiar with the regulatory frameworks of the Scottish public sector. As property auctions can be critical for disposing of surplus properties efficiently, businesses specialising in electronic and traditional auction services may find the opportunity lucrative. Suppliers with expertise in marketing and sale of properties through auction platforms could leverage this contract to expand their service offerings, tap into public sector projects, and build a strong portfolio within the government sector.

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Notice Title

Award of SPPD-Auction Services

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external supplier for the provision of property auction services. The Scottish Government regularly reviews the property assets held within the various parts of the organisation and arrangements are made to dispose of surplus properties. This most frequently involves the appointment of an agent to undertake marketing of the property. However, there are occasions when this approach is either inappropriate or simply unsuccessful.In these cases, an alternative method of seeking to dispose of property is required, and auctions offer a method of offering the property for sale openly and securing a buyer, which meets the requirements of the Scottish Public Finance Manual and the NHS Scotland Property Transactions Handbook.It is intended that the Contract will be used by organisations to which the Scottish Public Finance Manual (SPFM) and the NHS Scotland Property Transactions Handbook (PTHB) are directly applicable.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000816748
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549125
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

79342410 - Electronic auction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 20283 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Additional Buyers

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

FIFE COUNCIL

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA

Contact Name
Marine Directorate, Procurement, Procurement & Contract Management Team, Purchasing
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot, david.dunlop@argyll-bute.gov.uk, julie.diggin@ros.gov.uk, mark.frater@sasa.gov.scot, procurement@scotborders.gov.uk, yahia.reggab@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312442500, +44 1314793610, +44 1546604011, +44 1698465002, +44 1835824000, +44 3451550000, 01312448890

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Mossend and Holytown
Westminster Constituency
Airdrie and Shotts

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
14
Supplier Names

BORDERS INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY SERVICES

BRYSON TRACTORS

EUROPEAN INSTRUMENTS

IPSOS MORI

LORIEN RESOURCING

MP GROUP

PEPLEROPTICS

SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES

SHEPHERD CHARTERED SURVEYORS

THELMA BIOTEL

THIS IS GAIN

TRUEFORM

UNIVERSITY COURT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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