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Conservation Expertise Art Valuation

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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28 Feb 2025 at 17:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed a procurement process titled "Conservation Expertise Art Valuation" under the industry category of Business Services, specifically related to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement method used was a direct, single tender action below the threshold. The contract, valued at £14,000, required services to be rendered in London (postal code SW1A 2BQ). The relevant dates include the tender period ending on 29 January 2025 and the contract period from 31 January 2025 to 31 March 2025. The procurement reached the award stage on 30 January 2025, with the contract being awarded to Coram James Ltd and Julia Nagle Art Conservation Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and organisations involved in the conservation and art valuation sectors. The focus on direct procurement through a single tender action may streamline the process for businesses, particularly those with expertise in art conservation and valuation. Companies that can provide specialised services in business sectors such as law, marketing, consulting, and security would find this procurement appealing due to the defined services and clear contract timeline. The role of DCMS as the buying organisation provides a reliable and prestigious client, further offering business growth potential and sector visibility.

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Notice Title

Conservation Expertise Art Valuation

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide conservation and art valuation services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2154db42-996f-4960-add6-0a603c0a5126
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2267d1f5-822e-42a3-af01-38f7db3f6cd8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORAM JAMES LTD AND JULIA NAGLE ART CONSERVATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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