Published date: 5 November 2018

This notice was replaced on 27 June 2019

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 27 June 2019)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Auction services - 79342400

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£1

Procurement reference

A0455

Published date

5 November 2018

Closing date

3 December 2018

Contract start date

18 February 2019

Contract end date

17 February 2021

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

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 ITT requirements.

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, jewelries, watches etc.)
LOT 2: Auction of Vehicles

The initial contract duration shall be for two (2) years with an option to extend for another two (2) years.

Use the below link to express interest and access the ITT
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=26100&B=BLUELIGHT


About the buyer

Contact name

Arinze Igwe

Address

GMCA - Greater Manchester Police
Openshaw Complex, Lawton Street, Openshaw
Manchester
M11 2NS
England

Telephone

016185661114

Email

arinze.igwe@gmp.police.uk

Website

www.gmp.police.uk