Each year Land and Property Information (LPI), on behalf of the Valuer General, contracts out the provision of land valuation services in a number of Local Government Areas of New South Wales.
The contracts are for an initial period of three years, to a maximum of five years including two 1-year options granted at the discretion of LPI. Each contract usually contains one or more Local Government Areas, depending on the operational needs. Table of current contract information (PDF 85 KB).
The valuation firms undertaking the valuations are contracted following an independent open tender and rigorous evaluation process imvolving key stakeholders.
Independent, professional valuers employed by the contractors undertake the valuations as per an agreed programme of work. Valuations are made under a standard set of procedures and to professional standards to ensure consistency. Additionally, the valuations are subject to quality assurance processes before they are approved by Land and Property Information and released.
Separating responsibility for the initial valuing work and the final approval by Land and Property Information ensures the quality of the valuations.
Information about the opportunities for contracting for Valuation Services can be obtained by registering at the Department of Finance & Services (DFS) eTendering website https://tenders.nsw.gov.au/dsta/?dept=commerce.
