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inbound transport of Artwork

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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11 Feb 2026 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the transportation of artworks by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, a sub-central government public authority, has reached its award and contract completion stage. The contract, titled "inbound transport of Artwork," involves services within the transport agency category. Located in the City of London, the contract commenced on 7th July 2025 and will conclude on 31st July 2026, with a contract value of £63,066 GBP. The procurement method utilised was limited competition, below threshold, highlighting a streamlined approach tailored for specific suppliers such as Crown Fine Art in London.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport agency services, particularly those experienced with handling art transportation logistics. Large organisations with expertise in managing sensitive and valuable goods and possessing a presence in London would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. Companies in the art logistics sector can leverage their skills to establish relationships with the city's contracting authorities and potentially expand their footprint in the public sector by delivering high-quality services under this type of procurement framework.

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Notice Title

inbound transport of Artwork

Notice Description

Transportation of artworks for upcoming curve gallery exhibition. please note the total contract value is listed as less than the quote as the requirements of the project have changed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064dde
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012403-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63520000 - Transport agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,066 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
blake.summers@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020 7606 3030

Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROWN FINE ART

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