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title: "Framework Agreement for Auctioneer Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-03-23"
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# Framework Agreement for Auctioneer Services

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea47d5ca-2390-406b-aac8-e1caec1e9f74

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## Summary

The recent procurement process initiated by Durham County Council involved a Framework Agreement for Auctioneer Services, with an estimated contract value of £50,000. This procurement, classified under the services industry with a CPV code of 79342400 for auction services, was secured through an open procedure. The contract period ran from 19 November 2018 to 18 November 2019, following a tender period that concluded on 8 October 2018. The auction services are specifically required for properties identified for disposal through auction in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for auction organisations looking to expand their operations within the public sector. Businesses with expertise in auction services, particularly those capable of handling multiple disposals efficiently, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Given the scale provided by the Durham County Council, larger firms that demonstrate a strong track record in managing auction processes may find themselves at an advantage when pursuing public contracts like this one.

## Notice

There is a number of properties that have been recommended for disposal by auction, due to the number of sales proposed fees are expected to exceed he PS5,000 annual threshold and an agreed auctioneer is required ASAP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40563602-bb66-4b11-b1ff-0517dda47f66 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Nov 2018 - 18 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | LAMBERT SMITH HAMPTON GROUP; PUGH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79342400 - Auction services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2020 at 08:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40563602-bb66-4b11-b1ff-0517dda47f66

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40563602-bb66-4b11-b1ff-0517dda47f66
  23rd March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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