Award

Dale Lewis Framing

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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Award

06 May 2025 at 13:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Dale Lewis Framing" contract was managed by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, a central government public authority based in London, UK. This process falls under the industry category of goods, specifically focusing on picture frames. The procurement utilised a direct method below the threshold without competition, indicating it was a straightforward engagement with a specific supplier. The contracting process reached the Award stage and was signed on 28th April 2025, becoming active from 29th April 2025, concluding on 1st May 2025. The contract's gross value was £12,288, with a net amount of £10,240.

This tender, although completed, exemplifies opportunities for businesses in the art supply or framing industry to engage with public sector clients. It provides insights into procurement processes favouring direct engagements, beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like the selected supplier, DARBYSHIRE LIMITED. Businesses with capabilities in custom framing or those offering niche artistic goods could consider positioning themselves for similar opportunities in the future. These opportunities, though sometimes below threshold, can offer valuable business growth potential through significant government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dale Lewis Framing

Notice Description

Dale Lewis Framing Contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050d32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019118-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39298200 - Picture frames

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,240 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2025 - 1 May 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@dcms.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

DARBYSHIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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