Scope
Reference
A1020
Description
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is intending to procure a contract for Auction House Services (A1020).
The contract will provide a fully managed service for the collection, storage and disposal (auction) of seized vehicles, property & goods. These will be collected from specified locations across Greater Manchester.
It is anticipated that the procurement process will commence in quarter 1 of the 2025/2026 financial year.
GMP is currently consider options with respect to using an existing framework (under either the 2015 or 2023 Procurement Act regulations) or a tender. This will be confirmed following a review of the market and our requirements.
Any tender/business opportunities for Greater Manchester Police are advertised on our 'Bluelight' Emergency Services eTendering system, Sell2Bluelight, which is also used by other Bluelight organisations.
A new guidance document for Suppliers using Sell2Bluelight (In-Tend) has been created and is available via the below link. This guide will help with registration, how to view and submit tenders, and deal with correspondence.
https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf
Whilst the Contracting Authority is the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, this contract will be tendered and managed by the Greater Manchester Police.
Should you require any further information on this contract please email procurement@gmp.police.uk and include A1020 Auction House Services in the header.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2027
- Possible extension to 31 May 2029
- 4 years
Main category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79342400 - Auction services
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 May 2025
Contracting authority
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXBN-3793-LCTQ
56 Oxford Street
Manchester
M1 6EU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Chris Garner
Telephone: 01618561140
Email: procurement@gmp.police.uk
Website: http://www.gmp.police.uk
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government