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title: "Asset Realisation Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERSEYSIDE POLICE - PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT"
published: "2017-03-07"
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# Asset Realisation Service

Buyer: MERSEYSIDE POLICE - PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9afc9682-8217-4926-8ccb-4119b70ae4cb

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## Summary

The Merseyside Police - Procurement Department has successfully completed a procurement process for an "Asset Realisation Service," involving the sale of items related to court confiscation orders under the Proceeds of Crime Act and other relevant legislation. The procurement, classified under business services including auction services, took place in the North West of the United Kingdom. The open procedure began with a contract period from 21st December 2016, concluding on 22nd December 2016, and had a contract value of £5 million. The award was made on 6th February 2017, with the contract set to run from 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2021. The tender period ended on 20th December 2016.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in auction services, particularly those focusing on the sale and management of confiscated assets. Companies that specialise in auction management, consulting, or related services would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts. The potential for contracting authorities, like the Merseyside Police, to collaborate with local businesses to fulfil services related to law enforcement asset management enhances the commercial landscape, allowing businesses to engage with the public sector effectively.

## Notice

A framework for a Contractor to sell items that have formed part of a Confiscation Order of the Court under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) 2002, Drug Trafficking Act 1994 and Criminal Justice Act 1988 (as amended) and any other amendments to these Acts as necessary.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6233abf2-0e00-44c7-a099-b0d18595f19f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | MERSEYSIDE POLICE - PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L1 8JX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WILSONS AUCTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79342400 - Auction services
- 79342410 - Electronic auction services
- 79957000 - Auction organisation services

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2017 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6233abf2-0e00-44c7-a099-b0d18595f19f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6233abf2-0e00-44c7-a099-b0d18595f19f
  7th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=18222&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/32215
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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