How to win: CPU 8465 - Property Auction Services

About this contract

The Authority is seeking to procure a panel of auctioneers to support the disposal of a diverse portfolio of surplus property assets over the 2026/27 and 2027/28 financial years, and possibly beyond. The objective is to secure a flexible, multi supplier arrangement that maximises market exposure, supports achievement of best consideration in accordance with statutory requirements, and ensures value for money through competitive and appropriately targeted marketing strategies.

How to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Nottingham City Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £300,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 28 September 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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