eAuctions
GCOF II eAuctions have proved to be a successful way for manyGovernment Procurement Service customers to offset their carbon emissions and we have in place a regular programme providing 4 opportunities per year for organisations to participate and receive the best value for money on an aggregated portfolio. Dates for upcoming eAuctions are published through these web pages giving customers 6 to 8 weeks before the eAuction date to prepare the required information and electronic forms. If you have any questions relating to GCOF II please contact us directly on gcof@buyingsolutions.gov.uk.
Date of Next e-Auction
We are pleased to announce the next e-Auction will take place 22 November 2011. If you wish to participate you will need to complete the Ready Reckoner and send to the GCOF email address gcof@buyingsolutions.gsi.gov.uk also please complete the customer confirmation questionnaire. This information needs to be completed and returned by 12 October 2011.
Please note:
Departments purchasing through GCOF will need to pay at the VAT rate as of 1st November 2010. The departments will need to account to HMRC by including it in their quarterly VAT returns. All of the departments should have a VAT liaison officer who can help them with this. This applies to all UK organisations regardless of whether the supplier is based in the UK or not.
This is explained in the HMRC briefing note* (*External web site link)