Pipeline Framework: Request for Information for the provision of Auctioneer Services

A pipeline has been launched for Request for Information for the provision of Auctioneer ServicesThe contract start Date is 31 July 2017. Approach to market date is 13 March 2017HMRC is investigating the available options for the establishment of an auctioneers’ services framework to facilitate the recovery and sale of goods by auction. In England and Wales these services will also include the ability to meet all requirements that enables them to comply with the Taking Control of Goods legislation and have appropriately certificated Enforcement agents.The primary purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to carry out market engagement and alert interested parties that HMRC is intending using a competitive tender process to identify suitable providers for the provision of the service on a UK-wide basis (with the exception of Scotland). This is a potential opportunity from the government, and the pipeline gives advance notice of an opportunity that might be offered by the public sector in the future – allowing potential suppliers to plan accordingly. When a public sector organisation publishes a pipeline notice, it does not necessarily mean that an opportunity will be offered in the future.For more information contact: Nic Crowe, HMRC Ralli Quays, 3 Stanley Street, Salford M60 9LA. Telephone: 03000 578070. Email: Nicholas.Crowe@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk