--- title: "Auction House Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c12fc52c-b20b-4918-b8c5-b67c33f3b8b8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c12fc52c-b20b-4918-b8c5-b67c33f3b8b8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c12fc52c-b20b-4918-b8c5-b67c33f3b8b8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c12fc52c-b20b-4918-b8c5-b67c33f3b8b8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE" published: "2018-07-05" --- # Auction House Services Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c12fc52c-b20b-4918-b8c5-b67c33f3b8b8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c12fc52c-b20b-4918-b8c5-b67c33f3b8b8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c12fc52c-b20b-4918-b8c5-b67c33f3b8b8.json) ## Summary Greater Manchester Police are initiating a tender for "Auction House Services" to set up a framework for effectively handling the sale of various police-owned assets. This procurement includes two lots: the auction of general properties and vehicles, with the initial contract lasting for two years starting December 1, 2018, and an option to extend for another two years. The tender period is open until July 17, 2018. To minimise transportation costs, companies must be based in the Greater Manchester area, as all operations will occur within this locality. This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in auction services and asset management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate the capability to manage and auction items efficiently in compliance with tender requirements are well-suited to participate. The generated funds from these auctions are directed towards charitable initiatives, enhancing the social value of this opportunity, whilst promoting local economic growth through the potential engagement of suitable service 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 requirements of the tender document. 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, jewelleries, watches etc.) LOT 2: Auction of Vehicles Auction Houses must be based in the Greater Manchester area to keep transportation costs, and the associated environmental impact involved with transporting items, to a minimum. The lowest and highest value range provided is the estimated annual spend. The initial contract duration is for two (2) years with an option to extend for another two (2) years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c5586f9-bb34-4643-9499-7040fe667e10 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2018 - 30 Nov 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79342400 - Auction services ## Release History - 5 Jul 2018 at 13:05 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c5586f9-bb34-4643-9499-7040fe667e10 - 14 Jun 2018 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/997a0914-90aa-455d-b40a-89d628924287 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c5586f9-bb34-4643-9499-7040fe667e10 5th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/997a0914-90aa-455d-b40a-89d628924287 14th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=24554&B=BLUELIGHT Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/35572 User / Company ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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