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title: "Auction Services"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS POLICE"
published: "2020-09-29"
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# Auction Services

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS POLICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e92ae88-6f19-4826-998f-c91850b44f6c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves West Midlands Police, which is seeking Auction Services for Police Detained Property under various categories including Crime, Found, and Proceeds Of Crime Act (POCA) property. This tender, classified under the CPV code for Auction services, is currently at the Tender stage and was published on 29th September 2020. The deadline for submissions is set for 21st October 2020, and the contract period will commence on 1st January 2021 and run until 31st December 2022. Interested parties should consider their delivery capabilities within the UK, British Overseas Territories, and other specified regions.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in auction services, particularly those experienced in handling unique items such as jewellery, artwork, and antiques. Companies that cater to the valuation and sale of seized and found property, as well as providers of general auction organisation services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The minimum value for bids starts at £500, with the total contract value estimated at £6,000, making it accessible for small and medium-sized enterprises seeking to grow their footprint in public procurement.

## Notice

* The Auction Services for Police Detained Property which are under the three categories of Crime (recovered/seized), Found and "POCA" (Proceeds Of Crime Act) property. Also, on occasion, the auction service will be required for other items which may include IT&D equipment, office furniture and equipment, not an exhaustive list, but will exclude vehicles. * The Valuation Services for items in Police possession e.g jewellery, artwork, memorabilia, antiques etc

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/362e4c11-f2a0-4af9-9d0e-66acfd2673c0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS POLICE |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79342400 - Auction services
- 79957000 - Auction organisation services

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2020 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/362e4c11-f2a0-4af9-9d0e-66acfd2673c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/362e4c11-f2a0-4af9-9d0e-66acfd2673c0
  29th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=34733&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/40400
  User / Company

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