GCSurplus

GCSurplus is a Canadian government department responsible for handling moveable Crown assets that a federal department or agency has declared as surplus under the Surplus Crown Assets Act (R.S., c. S-20, s. 1). Surplus assets are typically auctioned off to the public through the GCSurplus website. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) operates nine GCSurplus sales centres, formerly known as Crown Asset Distribution Centres (CADCs). These centres are located across the country and manage the disposal of moveable federal government surplus material. Acting as the Government of Canada's agent, PSPC provides client departments with a disposal service through direct sales or through the management of contracts with service providers.

GCSurplus is a Canadian government department responsible for handling moveable Crown assets that a federal department or agency has declared as surplus under the Surplus Crown Assets Act (R.S., c. S-20, s. 1). Surplus assets are typically auctioned off to the public through the GCSurplus website. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) operates nine GCSurplus sales centres, formerly known as Crown Asset Distribution Centres (CADCs). These centres are located across the country and manage the disposal of moveable federal government surplus material. Acting as the Government of Canada's agent, PSPC provides client departments with a disposal service through direct sales or through the management of contracts with service providers.

History

In 1944, the Government of Canada created the War Assets Corporation, which was subsequently renamed the Crown Assets Disposal Corporation after the Second World War. In 1984, the activities and staff of the corporation were integrated into the Department of Supply and Services. The organization became known as the Crown Assets Distribution Service Line and has continued its functions within PSPC. The organization became known as GCSurplus in 2009, coinciding the launch of an online bidding system.

Sale process

Departments or federal bodies notify GCSurplus of their surplus assets by filling out a Report of Surplus form and sending it to the nearest sales centre. GCSurplus then handles all aspects of asset disposal from start to finish. The process can include: organizing sales of assets; arranging for viewing of assets; conducting sales; evaluating bids; receiving money; handling all sales-related inquiries; and returning net proceeds to clients. Once the item is sold, the client receives the net proceeds from the sale and a transaction report.

Donations

Sometimes, government ministers can authorize "Gratuitous transfers" (donation) of valuable assets. This category consists of assets which have marketable value, but which are being donated to recipients which a custodian minister designates in order to meet specific or general program purposes of government. Some donations are pre-approved as part of an ongoing government program (e.g. the Computers for Schools Program). In all other cases, the donation must be approved by the minister through whom the department reports to Parliament. Gratuitous transfers should normally be carried out by an officer of the custodian department. Contractors should not normally be used.

See also

Government auction

References

External links

Public Works and Government Services Canada Physical Asset Transfers to Crown and Other owned Corporations - TB Circular 1983-39 Surplus Crown Assets Act Surplus Crown Assets Act USAF Gap Fillers, Labrador/Newfoundland - National Archives of Canada E100967 - CTS 1961 No. 7 See what surplus items are for sale by the government, and bid on items

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