Award

Art Acquisition Form- Lucia Pizzani

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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Award

20 Feb 2026 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is overseeing a procurement process titled "Art Acquisition Form - Lucía Pizzani" within the goods category, specifically focused on art supplies. Located in London, this procurement process falls under direct award methodology, below the threshold without competition. Initially commenced on 14th January 2026, the contract is active and set to conclude on 14th March 2026. The award was confirmed on 20th February 2026, with Victoria Law Projects, based in Worthing, recognised as the supplier. This procurement process is marked as complete.

This tender represents a strong growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the art supply sector, as it showcases direct procurement methods that simplify the bidding process. Businesses adept in art supply and similar goods could find competitive advantage in similar government art acquisition projects, enhancing their portfolio by collaborating with central government authorities. Such opportunities connect suppliers with governmental bodies, fostering potential for sustained business relationships and further projects in the arts and culture industry.

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Notice Title

Art Acquisition Form- Lucia Pizzani

Notice Description

Art acquisition for Government Art Collection - Lucia Pizzani

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0658ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015564-2026
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

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories


CPV Codes

37820000 - Art supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2026 - 14 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
DCMS Commercial
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

VICTORIA LAW PROJECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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