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Dale Lewis Framing

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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06 May 2025 at 15:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract "Dale Lewis Framing" has been concluded under the authority of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, located at 100 Parliament Street, London, United Kingdom. This procurement process was in the category of goods, specifically picture frames, and followed a direct procurement method classified as "below threshold - without competition". The award stage of the contract is marked as complete, with Darbyshire Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) from London, being the awarded supplier. Relevant dates include the contract signing on 28th April 2025, with the contract period spanning from 29th April to 1st May 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies skilled in supplying picture frames, particularly those capable of direct negotiations due to the procurement method. It is especially promising for SMEs operating within the goods industry, looking to establish or enhance their relationship with central government bodies such as the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The absence of competition in securing this award underscores the potential for bespoke or niche suppliers to engage in direct contracting with public institutions.

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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-050d5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019187-2025
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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