--- title: "PROVISION OF AUCTION HOUSE SERVICES" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f935" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f935" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f935.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f935.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MERSEYSIDE POLICE - PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT" published: "2021-11-23" --- # PROVISION OF AUCTION HOUSE SERVICES Buyer: MERSEYSIDE POLICE - PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f935 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f935) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f935.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by the Merseyside Police - Procurement Department seeks a single service provider for the "Provision of Auction House Services." This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically classified as auction services (CPV code 79342400). The contract is valued at £200,000 and is set to commence on 1st February 2021 for an initial period of three years, with the option for two one-year extensions. Interested parties must submit their bids by 30th December 2021, and the submissions can be made electronically or in writing at the provided submission link. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in auction services, including those that manage electronic auction platforms and auction-related software. Companies experienced in collecting various types of property, promoting auction events, and ensuring transparency in financial transactions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, firms with a strong reputation in the public safety sector may find this opportunity aligns well with their existing service offerings, enabling growth and strengthening partnerships within the public procurement framework. ## Notice The proposed contract period is for single service provider for an initial 3-year period with an option of two one-year extensions, for auction services including * collecting property such as, electrical items. bicycles, cameras, toys, leather goods, coins / currency, jewelry, memorabilia, etc. from Merseyside Police Premises or 3rd party site; * advertising / promoting of auctions it and then the management of the auctions directly or via specialist auctioneers to achieve the best financial return possible from the sale of the property; * maximizing the transparency and management information (MI) available to show a live and complete audit trail of the items, including concise MI reports, audit trails that clearly evidences removal of property from Police Premises, provision when requested of a realistic reserve price before auction, date and time of sale and actual price realised; * work with Merseyside Police staff to ensure the integrity of the Force is upheld. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The proposed contract period is for single service provider for an initial 3-year period with an option of two one-year extensions, if all parties are agreeable. The Contract will commence on 01st February 2021 and is to be awarded on a single supplier basis using a call off procedure. The contract is for a service provision to Merseyside Police only and will not be open to other Police Forces. The proposed contract and service provision: * collecting property such as, electrical items. bicycles, cameras, toys, leather goods, coins / currency, jewelry, memorabilia, etc. from Merseyside Police Premises or 3rd party site; * advertising / promoting of auctions it and then the management of the auctions directly or via specialist auctioneers to achieve the best financial return possible from the sale of the property; * maximizing the transparency and management information (MI) available to show a live and complete audit trail of the items, including concise MI reports, audit trails that clearly evidences removal of property from Police Premises, provision when requested of a realistic reserve price before auction, date and time of sale and actual price realised; * work with Merseyside Police staff to ensure the integrity of the Force is upheld. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029126-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 30 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | £200,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLD7 Merseyside | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 48470000 - Auction software package - 79342400 - Auction services - 79342410 - Electronic auction services - 79957000 - Auction organisation services ## Release History - 23 Nov 2021 at 11:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029126-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.merseyside.police.uk - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=40734&B=BLUELIGHT - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/32215 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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