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title: "Auction House Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Auction House Services

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39f6b8fa-725d-4632-b4c0-68cf2d59f3ba

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Police is currently seeking to award a framework for "Auction House Services" to efficiently manage the auction of various police-owned assets and found property. This procurement process, categorized under auction services, is in the award stage after the open tender was published on 5th November 2018, with a deadline for submissions set for 3rd December 2018. The contract will commence on 3rd June 2019 and will last initially for two years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. Services are expected to be provided throughout the Greater Manchester area.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the auction and asset management sectors, particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of handling the secure removal and auctioning of diverse items, including vehicles and various properties, would be well-positioned to participate in this procurement. Notable firms like Central Auction Rooms, Charles Taylor Auctioneers, and Wilsons Auctions Ltd have already engaged in this process, underscoring a competitive environment for capable providers.

## Notice

Greater Manchester Police are seeking to award a Framework for the provision Auction House Services. The Authority intends to award framework status to companies that are capable of providing the required Services in compliance with the ITT requirements. The main objective is for items (also referred to as 'found property', 'property' other than found', and police owned assets), to be safely and securely removed from GMP's stores at various locations in Greater Manchester area and auctioned in a manner that would generate maximum amount of income, as the realised funds are used for charitable purposes e.g. to support local crime prevention initiatives etc. This procurement is divided into two (2) LOTs; LOT 1: Auction of Properties (e.g. Bicycles, jewelries, watches etc.) LOT 2: Auction of Vehicles The initial contract duration shall be for two (2) years with an option to extend for another two (2) years. Use the below link to express interest and access the ITT https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=26100&B=BLUELIGHT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae65758a-97dd-4585-adca-dfd9ce1762b6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2019 - 2 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M11 2NS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Clayton & Openshaw |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS; CHARLES TAYLOR AUCTIONEERS; STOODLEY VEHICLE AUCTIONS; SYNETIQ; WILSONS AUCTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79342400 - Auction services

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2019 at 10:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae65758a-97dd-4585-adca-dfd9ce1762b6
- 5 Nov 2018 at 09:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28ed65b6-d95d-41b6-89e6-712360c007ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae65758a-97dd-4585-adca-dfd9ce1762b6
  27th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28ed65b6-d95d-41b6-89e6-712360c007ed
  5th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=26100&B=BLUELIGHT

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmp.police.uk

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