Scope
Reference
PAN3277
Description
Leicester City Council invites tenders from suitably qualified Suppliers to manage and undertake auctioneering services on behalf of the Authority. Such assets i.e. property and land are situated within the Leicester/Leicestershire areas.
The requirement is in two Lots as follows:
Lot 1 - Auction Location: Leicester/Leicestershire;
Lot 2 - Auction Location: National.
The proposed contract will be for two years with options to extend for a period or periods totalling no more than up to a further three years.
Further information about the opportunity can be found in the tender documentation. Submissions must be received by 12:00 noon on 14 May 2025 at the very latest via the EastMidsTenders portal: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html.
Late submissions and those received by any other means will not be accepted. Any queries/questions regarding this opportunity must be received via the ProContract portal only.
To assist potential Suppliers, the link, https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ provides helpful user guides on using the ProContract portal.
Furthermore, Suppliers will be required to register on the Central Digital Platform (a Find a Tender service). To assist prospective Suppliers, Cabinet Office have published video guides with accompanying PDF user manuals which will help Suppliers understand and navigate the platform, including how to register, upload organisational information and search and bid for opportunities. Please click on the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers.
Total value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2027
- Possible extension to 1 July 2030
- 5 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
The proposed contract will be for two years with options to extend for a period or periods totalling no more than up to a further three years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79342400 - Auction services
Contract locations
- UKF21 - Leicester
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Supplier may be awarded one or more Lots, not restricted.
Lot Lot 1 Auction Location: Leicester/Leicestershire. Lot 1 Auction Location: Leicester/Leicestershire
Description
Lot 1 Auction Location: Leicester/Leicestershire. To provide auction services based in Leicester/Leicestershire
Lot value (estimated)
- £475,000 excluding VAT
- £570,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 2 Auction Location: National. Lot 2 Auction Location: National
Description
Lot 2 Auction Location: National. To provide auction services based nationally in the UK.
Lot value (estimated)
- £25,000 excluding VAT
- £30,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 April 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
14 May 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
3 June 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 60% |
| Quality | Quality | 40% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b53d1f41-6f11-f011-8136-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21
Contracting authority
Leicester City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRT-5737-VBQD
City Hall, 115 Charles Street
Leicester
LE1 1FZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mrs Amina Laher
Telephone: +44 1164544032
Email: amina.laher@leicester.gov.uk
Website: https://www.leicester.gov.uk
Region: UKF21 - Leicester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government