Provision of Auction and associated services

### 📦 Tender Overview: Auction and Associated Services The **Queensland Public Trustee (QPT)** is inviting suitably qualified suppliers to submit proposals for the provision of **auction and associated services** for a wide range of customer assets. The objective is to establish a panel of preferred suppliers to manage the sale of portable assets, including vehicles, machinery, household goods, collectibles, and specialized equipment across Queensland. ### 📋 Scope of Work Successful bidders will be expected to provide comprehensive services, including: * **Sales & Marketing:** Utilizing online channels and buyer networks to maximize financial returns. * **Logistics:** Secure storage, transportation, and appraisal/valuation services. * **Financial Reporting:** Robust internal systems capable of providing itemized invoices detailing sale prices, costs, and commissions. * **Statewide Coverage:** A key priority is ensuring service availability across all regions of Queensland, including rural and remote areas. ### 🔑 Key Requirements * **Licensing:** Suppliers must hold a current license to operate as a Chattel Auctioneer under the *Queensland Motor Dealers and Chattels Auctioneer Act 2014*. * **Capability:** Ability to handle diverse asset classes such as motor vehicles, agricultural equipment, jewelry, art, and general household items. * **Compliance:** Adherence to QPT’s requirements for secure handling and transparent reporting. ### 🎯 Project Goals * Modernize asset disposal through increased use of technology. * Maximize financial returns for QPT customers. * Eliminate service inequities in regional and remote Queensland. **Keywords:** Auction Services, Chattel Auctioneer, Asset Disposal, Vehicle Auction, Queensland Procurement, Public Trustee, Logistics, Valuation Services.