Unify your auction workflows. Boost your bottom line.
The only all-in-one auction management system that unifies backend administration with frontend ecommerce capabilities.
Trusted by auction houses around the globe
It’s time to move on from that 20th century system
Before
After
Bring your auction house to the 21st century in just three steps
1. Migrate your buyers, vendors, and items
Transitioning to a new system can seem daunting, but migrating to Tandem is a breeze. Whether you're coming from a spreadsheet, a bespoke system, or another software platform, Tandem is designed to make the transition smooth and hassle-free. And if you need any help, we have concierge onboarding.
2. Publish your new white-label auction site
Craft an auction site that reflects your auction house’s unique brand while delivering a smooth bidding experience for your customers. Real-time bidding systems and dynamic pages for each item ensure that your site isn't just another website — it's a vibrant, interactive hub for your buyers.
3. Train staff on the intuitive interface
Let's face it: new software can sometimes feel like learning a new language. Through interactive tutorials, hands-on demos, and dedicated Q&A sessions, your staff will be Tandem pros in no time, allowing them to focus on what they do best: connecting buyers and sellers.
Tailor-made for modern auction houses
We've spent decades crafting the ideal system for managing every aspect of an auction house. Everything needed for administration, operations, buyers, and auctioning is woven into our software.
Administration
Tired of endless back office work?
Say goodbye to administrative headaches and focus on what you love.
Client Relations
Intuitive CRM tools at your fingertips to strengthen and simplify your client interactions.
Manage Inventory
Build a rich knowledge base of all items sold. The hassle of managing items, from cataloging to invoicing, becomes a breeze.
Master your Finances
Money changes hands between many parties in the auction process, which is all the more reason to make sure you can ensure transparency and accuracy.
Resale Royalties & Copyright
Handling resale royalty and copyright obligations for high end art are a breeze.
Operations
Stress-free auction management without a tech team
Our intuitive platform means you can manage your auctions with ease, even if you're not a tech whiz.
Work as a Team
Monitor and manage your auction activities with an intuitive dashboard. Stay updated and prioritize tasks to ensure auction success.
Sales Processing
Set parameters and oversee live or timed auctions efficiently. Define the buyer's journey from viewing times to seamless bidding experiences.
Customization & Settings
Personalize software settings and integrate with external platforms using our API. Tailor your auction house's digital environment to fit your needs best.
Buyer Experience
A VIP bidding experience for your buyers
Welcome your buyers to an exclusive, custom-tailored bidding experience with Tandem’s buyer portal.
Simple Registration
Offer buyers effortless account management with diverse login options. Users enjoy autonomy and a personalized experience.
Shopping Experience
Engage buyers with a comprehensive auction calendar and live bidding features. Every event becomes an immersive experience.
Ways to Bid
Enhance bidder experiences with detailed lot visuals and real-time notifications. Keeping bidders in the loop ensures continuous engagement.
Auctioning
The auctioneer’s secret weapon
Every auction is more than an event – it’s an experience. From the thrill of live auctions to the convenience of online bidding, we’ve got all the tools to make your auctions the talk of the town.
Types of Online Auctions
From webcasts to timed auctions, cater to varied bidder preferences. Tailor your auctions to maximize reach and engagement.
Real-time Broadcasting
Broadcast auctions with minimal latency and dynamic displays. Real-time tools bring the auction room experience to screens everywhere.
Clerking Tools
Optimize the clerking process with fully integrated tools. Ensure fairness and efficiency in every transaction.
Reports & Insights
Gain real-time insights into bidder behavior and post-auction performance. Knowledge delivered concisely aids in strategic planning.
Providing tech solutions to auction houses since 1997
See how we've changed workflows for clients around the world
Andrew Grigg
Owner, Cordy's Auction House
John More
Owner, Hayward's
Mandy Metzger
Owner, McElwain's Auctions
Direct integrations with your favorite tools
Take advantage of one of our native integrations, use our API to connect to any other tool you want to sync data to, and export financial data to CSV.
Dropbox
Easily upload all of your lot photographs to your sale catalogue with our Dropbox integration.
Mailchimp
Link email notifications and updates to your vendors, buyers, and more with our Mailchimp integration.
Xero
Connect your financial reports with your auction house and streamline invoicing, payments, and more.
Mandy Metzger
Owner, McElwain's Auctions
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The story behind Tandem
Kia ora from New Zealand,
I'm Scott, the founder of Tandem. My adventure in auction software began in 1995, rewriting the back office system for Cordys Auction House. That initial foray into the auction world was just the beginning. Fast forward to 2015, I set out to reimagine auction software for a new era.
The onset of COVID-19 was a turning point. With auction houses facing unprecedented challenges, we pivoted quickly to ramp up online bidding capabilities. Within months, we were able to launch our first online auctions.
Our journey has been closely tied with our customers — it's a partnership in every sense. The evolution of Tandem, from online and timed auctions to the integration of real-time audio and video, and now hybrid auctions, has been driven by their needs and feedback.
It's not just about building software; it's about enabling businesses to thrive.
Scott Wackrow
Founder of Tandem
FAQs
Find answers to commonly asked questions about our auction management system.
You can access the back-office system from any internet connection, so it is quick and easy to work from home or out of the office.
No, since 2017 all major web browsers on phones, tablets, and desktop computers can stream live audio and video so an app is no longer required.
There is no software to install onto the computer, but the system does require a modern ever green web browser to operate, e.g. Microsoft Edge / Firefox / Chrome / Safari (Mac or iPad).
By verifying our servers as part of your official email configuration we can use tools such as SPF, DKIM, DMARC to let mail servers know to trust your emails. If that sounds complicated, we can help...
You can get all the efficiency benefits while still running traditional in-room auctions with your preferred combination of absentee, in room and phone bidders. The ability to attract a larger audience from online bidders at a webcast auction is only one step away when you are ready.
Yes, you can easily export the buyers, vendors, lots and financial data from each auction.
The system is cloud based and always requires a live internet connection. While a 4G mobile data connection will provide access for a single user, a VDSL or Fibre connection is recommended when uploading images or for multiple users.
Yes, you can easily import buyer and vendor contact information from a spreadsheet or talk to us about importing historical auction data from different systems.