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title: "Framework agreement for the provision of auction services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0449c4"
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# Framework agreement for the provision of auction services

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0449c4

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## Summary

Fife Council has completed the tender process for a framework agreement aimed at the provision of auction services. The procurement, under the main category of services, was initially launched to find suitable contractors capable of managing the sale of vehicles, plant, and miscellaneous items that have reached the end of their useful life. The contract, involving various lots such as Cars and Light Vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes and Heavy vehicles over 7.51 tonnes, underwent an open procurement method. The framework agreement allows for additional purchases within the regulatory scope. Key dates included the tender deadline extension to 29th April 2024, with the contract being signed on 4th September 2024.

This framework agreement presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the auction and vehicle sales industry, particularly those experienced with large-scale auctions and end-of-life asset management. Services related to elements such as vehicle and plant auctions can drive business growth through a stable demand and the potential for additional procurements under Regulation 72. Suppliers with established memberships in organisations like the National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) are especially well-suited to compete, as this compliance is a part of the selection criteria. Businesses ranging from SMEs to large enterprises can benefit from this structured, recurring procurement framework by Fife Council.

## Notice

Fife Council require suitable contractors to manage the sale of vehicles, plant and miscellaneous items that have reached the end of their useful life.

### Lot Information

Heavy vehicles over 7.51 tonne

Heavy vehicles over 7.51 tonne

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015..

Renewal: Option to extend the framework period of up to 24 months following initial 24 month period.

Vehicle plant

Vehicle plant

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015..

Renewal: Option to extend the framework period of up to 24 months following initial 24 month period.

Handheld plant

Handheld plant

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Option to extend the framework period of up to 24 months following initial 24 month period.

Miscellaneous items

Miscellaneous items

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Option to extend the framework period of up to 24 months following initial 24 month period.

Vehicles 3.51 tonne to 7.5 tonne

Vehicles 3.51 tonne to 7.5 tonne

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Option to extend the framework period of up to 24 months following initial 24 month period.

Cars and Light Vehicles up to 3.5 tonne

Cars and Light Vehicles up to 3.5 tonne

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Option to extend the framework period of up to 24 months following initial 24 month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034804-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2-4 years subject to extension period being utilised |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,144,530 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIFE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLENROTHES |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY7 5LT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | COMMERCIAL VEHICLE AUCTIONS; JOHN PYE AUCTIONS; WILSONS AUCTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79342400 - Auction services
- 79957000 - Auction organisation services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2024 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034804-2024
- 11 Apr 2024 at 09:34 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011733-2024
- 18 Mar 2024 at 11:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008612-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000760977
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00187

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