Official UK procurement notice
Debt Management Auctioneer Services
Authority: HM Revenue & Customs (Central government)
What is being bought5 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe Authority has an enduring requirement to appoint suitably qualified and experienced auctioneers to support its Debt Management operations through the seizure, appraisal, storage and sale of customer assets as part of its statutory debt recovery activities.
This procurement will be structured as a single HMRC led Open Procedure resulting in the award of separate contracts, one per Lot. It is not intended to establish a framework agreement.
The scope of the services include
Appraisal of assets prior to seizure;
Contacting customers to facilitate debt recovery;
Removal, transportation and secure storage and assets;
Auction planning, marketing and sale of goods including online and physical auctions;
Provision of specialist auction services where required;
Remittance of sale proceeds; and
Provision of management information and reporting.
The services will be delivered across geographically defined regions.
The contract will be let across multiple regional Lots, with Suppliers able to bid for one or more Lots. A maximum of two Lots may be awarded per Supplier.
The Services are demand led and will be instructed on a Case by Case basis. The Authority does not guarantee any minimum volume or value of work.
The Authority anticipates the following regional structure and indicative annual values, which are provided for information purposes only;
Lot 1 North England approx. £150,00 per annum
Lot 2 Midlands approx. £230,000 per annum
Lot 3 Northern Ireland approx. £62,500 per annum
Lot 4 South England and Wales approx. £230,000 per annum
Lot 5 London approx. £202,500 per annum
These figures are indicative and represent the Authority's current expectations only.
The requirement is structured to enable Suppliers to tender for any of the advertised lots. To maximise opportunities for participation and support a diverse and resilient supplier base, the Authority intends that no supplier will be awarded more than two Lots.
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 30 Mar 2029, 23:59 BST.
CPV: Auction organisation services · Auction services · Electronic auction services
Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure
5 lots · all with a published value (£3,500,000 together) · win at most 2 of them · same conditions of participation on every lot · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Northern England North East, North West +9Published value£600,000
This Lot covers North of England region and is characterised by a geographically expansive service area with dispersed case locations spanning both urban and rural environments.
This Lot may require increased transport coordination and may involve extended travel distances relative to other Lots, requiring a scalable logistics and resource model.
- Economic & financial standing
In accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, the Authority has applied proportionate Conditions of Participation which are limited to those considered necessary to ensure bidders have the minimum capability and capacity required to deliver the contract.
The Authority will assess bidders' financial capacity to ensure that they have the minimum financial standing required to deliver the contract.
- Technical & professional ability
Professional Qualifications and Regulatory Compliance
The Authority will require bidders to demonstrate that they hold, or have access to the necessary professional qualifications, memberships and licenses required lawfully and effectively to deliver the services described.
Lot #2Midlands North East, North West +7Published value£920,000
This Lot is characterised by a diverse asset profile, including commercial equipment, vehicles and mixed goods arising from both residential and business cases. The Supplier must demonstrate the ability to appraise, handle, transport and dispose of a wide range of asset types in a consistent and efficient manner.
This Lot requires a balanced operational model capable of managing varied asset types and Case complexity within a centrally located region.
- Economic & financial standing
In accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, the Authority has applied proportionate Conditions of Participation which are limited to those considered necessary to ensure bidders have the minimum capability and capacity required to deliver the contract.
The Authority will assess bidders' financial capacity to ensure that they have the minimum financial standing required to deliver the contract.
- Technical & professional ability
Professional Qualifications and Regulatory Compliance
The Authority will require bidders to demonstrate that they hold, or have access to the necessary professional qualifications, memberships and licenses required lawfully and effectively to deliver the services described.
Lot #3Northern Ireland Northern IrelandPublished value£250,000
This Lot is subject to distinct regional delivery considerations, including compliance with applicable jurisdictional and operational requirements. The Supplier must demonstrate capability to operate within specific legislative and regulatory framework applicable to Northern Ireland and manage all aspects of service delivery within the region.
This Lot requires the Supplier to maintain appropriate local capability and ensure compliance with region specific operational and legal requirements.
- Economic & financial standing
In accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, the Authority has applied proportionate Conditions of Participation which are limited to those considered necessary to ensure bidders have the minimum capability and capacity required to deliver the contract.
The Authority will assess bidders' financial capacity to ensure that they have the minimum financial standing required to deliver the contract.
- Technical & professional ability
Professional Qualifications and Regulatory Compliance
The Authority will require bidders to demonstrate that they hold, or have access to the necessary professional qualifications, memberships and licenses required lawfully and effectively to deliver the services described.
Lot #4South England and Wales North East, North West +8Published value£920,000
This Lot covers a large and geographically varied area including metropolitan, coastal and rural locations. It includes a high prevalence of specialist and higher value assets, requiring access to appropriate specialist auction routes and targeted market engagement.
This Lot may require enhanced capability in specialist auctions and handling higher value goods, alongside flexibility to deliver services across extended geographical areas.
- Economic & financial standing
In accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, the Authority has applied proportionate Conditions of Participation which are limited to those considered necessary to ensure bidders have the minimum capability and capacity required to deliver the contract.
The Authority will assess bidders' financial capacity to ensure that they have the minimum financial standing required to deliver the contract.
- Technical & professional ability
Professional Qualifications and Regulatory Compliance
The Authority will require bidders to demonstrate that they hold, or have access to the necessary professional qualifications, memberships and licenses required lawfully and effectively to deliver the services described.
Lot #5London North East, North West +7Published value£810,000
This Lot is characterised by a high density of Cases within a metropolitan environment, requiring a high throughput service model and the ability to deliver rapid response times. The Supplier must operate effectively within urban constraints, including access limitations, traffic considerations and secure handling of assets.
This Lot requires a responsive operating model capable of managing high Case volumes, supporting short turnaround times and maximising operational efficiency in a dense urban setting.
- Economic & financial standing
In accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, the Authority has applied proportionate Conditions of Participation which are limited to those considered necessary to ensure bidders have the minimum capability and capacity required to deliver the contract.
The Authority will assess bidders' financial capacity to ensure that they have the minimum financial standing required to deliver the contract.
- Technical & professional ability
Professional Qualifications and Regulatory Compliance
The Authority will require bidders to demonstrate that they hold, or have access to the necessary professional qualifications, memberships and licenses required lawfully and effectively to deliver the services described.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (14)
- Experience and Capability: 10%
- Appraisal Methodology: 8%
- Security and Asset Protection: 8%
- Case Lifecycle and Reporting: 7%
- Timeliness and Performance Management: 6%
- Sale on Site and Health and Safety: 5%
- Capacity and Scalability: 5%
- Financial Transparency and Invoicing: 4%
- Complaints Management: 4%
- Assurance and Compliance Readiness: 4%
- Subcontractor Management: 4%
- Compliance and Legislation: 5%
- Management Activity: 20%
- Social Value: 10%
Published award criteria (14)
- Experience and Capability
- Appraisal Methodology
- Security and Asset Protection
- Case Lifecycle and Reporting
- Timeliness and Performance Management
- Sale on Site and Health and Safety
- Capacity and Scalability
- Financial Transparency and Invoicing
- Complaints Management
- Assurance and Compliance Readiness
- Subcontractor Management
- Compliance and Legislation
- Management Activity
- Social Value
- Economic & financial standing
In accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, the Authority has applied proportionate Conditions of Participation which are limited to those considered necessary to ensure bidders have the minimum capability and capacity required to deliver the contract.
The Authority will assess bidders' financial capacity to ensure that they have the minimum financial standing required to deliver the contract.
- Technical & professional ability
Professional Qualifications and Regulatory Compliance
The Authority will require bidders to demonstrate that they hold, or have access to the necessary professional qualifications, memberships and licenses required lawfully and effectively to deliver the services described.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 30 Mar 2029
- First published
- 27 Nov 2025, 15:47 GMT
- Last source update
- 18 Jun 2026, 10:18 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 9 Oct 2026
- Authority reference
SR2882607048- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-057418- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea6bFind a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 23 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 9 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
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Contract title and reference
Your organisations HMRC SAP Ariba Account ID
Your organisations name
Your name
Your email address
Your telephone number
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Timeline
27 Nov 2025 → 7 Dec 2026 · 7 dates- Planning notice published331 days ago27 Nov 2025, 15:47 GMT
- Market engagement282 days ago15 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
Background
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is the UK's tax, payments and customs authority and collects the money that pays for the UK's public services and gives financial support to people.
HMRC is looking to undertake early market engagement to better understand the capabilities, innovations, and commercial models available when procuring auctioneer services.
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is issued for notification purposes and does not constitute a formal tender or pre-qualification process, nor does it represent a commitment to procure any goods or services.
Parties should note participation in pre-market engagement will not influence or provide advantage in any future procurement, and that the scope, services, values, and timelines referenced are indicative only and subject to change.
Note the procurement may not go ahead in this and/or any format, and any procurement is subject to relevant internal approvals.
Key Details
How to register interest: contact Charlotte Speakes
Contact details: [email protected]
Register on HMRC's eSourcing system: hmrc.sourcing-eu.ariba.com/ad/selfRegistration ↗
PIN objectives
The purpose of this PIN is to:
a) advise the auctioneer industry that HMRC intend to undertake a tendering exercise to award new contract(s) for the provision of auctioneer services;
b) Provide further information on envisaged requirements and the prospective procurement; and
c) invite potential providers to register (if not already registered) through HMRC's eSourcing system - using the instructions provided below.
Proposed lotting structure
It is envisaged service requirements will be delivered across several lots, provisional lots proposed are:
- Lot 1 - North England
- Lot 2 - Midlands
- Lot 3 - Northern Ireland
- Lot 4 - South England / Wales
- Lot 5 - London
Bidders are able to apply for any or all of the above lots, however the contracting authority has made a strategic decision that a single supplier shall not be awarded more than two (2) lots.
HMRC intends to apply the Price Quality Point (PQP) evaluation methodology when assessing tenders for this opportunity. To ensure fair and transparent participation, HMRC will provide guidance and support to potential tenderers who are unfamiliar with the PQP approach.
It is currently envisaged that procurement for auctioneer contracting will launch as per the following provisional timescales:
Activity Date
Tender Stage March 2026
Evaluation Stage May 2026
Contract Award June 2026
Contract Signature July 2026
Mobilisation August - September 2026
Ongoing market engagement
Auctioneers play an important role in HMRC's debt management strategy. We recognise that many auctioneers are small businesses and appreciate that government processes can sometimes appear complex. Our aim is to keep our engagement simple and collaborative.
As part of this engagement, HMRC intends to hold one-to-one sessions with interested parties over the coming weeks, with timings for sessions provided in due course.
We welcome responses from suppliers of all sizes and capabilities, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Some of the areas we are seeking further insights on are:
- Commercial models, including, but not limited to, lotting structures
- Pricing/fee structures
- Approaches to sustainability, compliance, and innovation
- Contract term
- Service delivery models
- Social value and the Government's Social Value Missions
These discussions will inform our internal planning and the development of our tender approach.
Future Procurement
Should HMRC proceed to a formal procurement, a Planned Procurement Notice will be published on Find a Tender hosted on GOV.UK. Suppliers who do not respond to this PIN will not be excluded from participating in any future tender.
We understand that not all organisations may be suited to partner with us. However, if you believe your organisation possesses the relevant skills and is interested in working with one of HM Government's largest departments, please contact [email protected] to express your interest and to receive further details.
Further Details on Registering to use HMRC's eSourcing system
Suppliers who wish to participate in public procurements are required to register on the Government's Central Digital Platform (CDP).
Suppliers can submit their core supplier information and, where a procurement opportunity arises, share this information with HMRC via the CDP.
It is free to use and will mean you should no longer have to re-enter your core supplier information for each public procurement, but simply ensure it is up to date and subsequently share as needed.
The CDP is available at www.gov.uk/find-tender ↗.
This procurement will be conducted by way of an e-Sourcing event using HMRC's SAP Ariba e-Sourcing portal.
You must ensure you are registered with the e-Sourcing portal to gain access to the procurement documentation when it is released, which will contain full details of the requirement.
If you are not already registered, the registration link is;
hmrc.sourcing-eu.ariba.com/ad/selfRegistration ↗
As part of the registration process you will receive a system generated email asking you to activate your SAP Ariba supplier account by verifying your email address.
Once you have completed the activation process you will receive a further email confirming the 'registration process is now complete' and providing you with 'your organisation's account ID' number.
If an email response from HMRC is not received within one working day of your request, please re-contact;
[email protected] (after first checking your spam in-box) notifying them of non-receipt and confirming the date when your registration request was first made.
Once you have obtained 'your organisation's account ID' number, please email [email protected] with the following information:
- Contract title and Reference
- Your organisation's HMRC SAP Ariba account ID
- Your organisation name
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your telephone number
Once you have complied with the above, you will receive an email confirming access to the procurement event once it is built.
Additionally, should HMRC have any questions for interested Suppliers prior to the event being published (in terms of market engagement and requirement development), the above provided contact details will be used.
Further information about HMRC's procurement tool SAP Ariba, a suppliers guide and general information about supplying to HMRC is available on the HMRC website:
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If you have already registered on SAP Ariba then you may also need to re-register on HMRC's SAP Ariba to be added to this event.
- Tender notice published129 days ago18 Jun 2026, 10:18 BST
- Clarification questions by107 days ago9 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
- Submission deadline94 days ago23 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
- Award decision expected by15 days ago9 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
- Today25 Oct 2026
- Contract startsin 43 days7 Dec 2026
Notice history
5 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 27 Nov 2025- Preliminary market engagement notice published27 Nov 2025, 15:47 GMTUK2
- Tender notice published18 Jun 2026, 10:18 BSTUK4
- Status changed to active18 Jun 2026, 10:18 BST
- Procurement method changed18 Jun 2026, 10:18 BST
- Deadline published: 23 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST18 Jun 2026, 10:18 BST
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender