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Art Acquisition - Keiken

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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26 Feb 2026 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) in London, aiming to acquire artworks for the Government Art Collection titled "To Touch A Sensitive Soul, 2025". This process falls under the goods category in the arts and culture sector and follows a "direct" procurement method, executed below the competition threshold. The contract began on 14 January 2026 and is expected to conclude by 2 March 2026, with M1ND U LIMITED from London being awarded the contract. The procurement is complete, indicating that DCMS, a central government public authority, has successfully initiated and completed this acquisition.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses in the arts supply sector, particularly those specialising in works of art and art supplies. Small to medium enterprises with experience in art acquisition could thrive, given the direct procurement method used, which may favour entities with a streamlined, flexible approach to art provision. Businesses well-versed in liaising with government agencies, like DCMS, can leverage such tenders to expand their portfolios and establish a reputable presence in government contracts.

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Notice Title

Art Acquisition - Keiken

Notice Description

Art Acquisition Government Art Collection: To Touch A Sensitive Soul, 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d4a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017469-2026
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

37820000 - Art supplies

92311000 - Works of art

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2026 - 2 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

M1ND U

Further Information

Notice Documents

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