Provision of Electronic Auction Services for the sale of Health-Related Stock

We wish to understand market capabilities and commercial realities (e.g. anticipated profile of sales across segments and over time) as they pertain to the provision of e-auctions and connected/related services (e.g. post-auction direct sales) for the sales, management and redistribution of excess (surplus/unused) stock. In considering any prospective procurement, this will help the Department to assess the delivery model and the various operational, commercial and policy levers available through the market for sales of excess (surplus) stock. We anticipate the value being between £3 million and £10 million.

To support DHSC in producing the procurement documentation, including the specification, potential suppliers are invited to attend an engagement event on Friday 19th August 2022 from 2.30pm to 3.30pm. This will be an online event, delivered through MS Teams, and suppliers can register their details by emailing Stuart Merritt at stuart.merritt@dhsc.gov.uk. The purpose of the engagement event is to:

 Test with the market what is deliverable as proposed in this notice

 Seek feedback on the proposed objectives of the solution

 Understand the market capacity and capabilities