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Debt Management Auctioneer Services

HM Revenue & Customs · Central government

In brief

HM Revenue & Customs was looking for suppliers for marketing and leisure and events work. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.

The estimated value is £3,500,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, starting 7 December 2026.

It is split into 5 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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What the notice says

The 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…Read the full description
The 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.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Northern England
7 December 2026 to 6 December 2029
What this lot covers

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.

Marketing and communications, Leisure, culture and events£600,000
Midlands
7 December 2026 to 6 December 2029
What this lot covers

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.

Marketing and communications, Leisure, culture and events£920,000
Northern Ireland
7 December 2026 to 6 December 2029
What this lot covers

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.

Marketing and communications, Leisure, culture and events£250,000
South England and Wales
7 December 2026 to 6 December 2029
What this lot covers

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.

Marketing and communications, Leisure, culture and events£920,000
London
7 December 2026 to 6 December 2029
What this lot covers

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.

Marketing and communications, Leisure, culture and events£810,000

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 077799-2025
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 057418-2026

About the buyer

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From notice 077799-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 27 November 2025, last updated 18 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.