Award

Art Acquisition - Sikelela Owen

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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Award

20 Feb 2026 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), is titled "Art Acquisition - Sikelela Owen" and falls under the industry category of goods, specifically art supplies. Located in London, the DCMS is a central government authority responsible for this acquisition. The procurement process is at the award and contract stage, with key details including the contract active period from 14 January 2026 to 20 March 2026, and the date signed being 14 January 2026. The procurement method used in this tender is direct acquisition, categorised as below threshold and without competition.

This tender offers unique business growth opportunities in the art sector, specifically for suppliers specialising in art supplies. Though it was directly awarded to Sikelela Owen, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the art supply industry could see similar opportunities for future tenders led by government organisations seeking artistic goods. Businesses capable of providing high-quality art materials or similar artistic offerings stand to benefit from engagements with public authorities like the DCMS.

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Notice Title

Art Acquisition - Sikelela Owen

Notice Description

Art Acquisition for Government Art Collection, Sikelela Owen

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065912
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015620-2026
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
£13,400 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 - 20 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

SIKELELA OWEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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