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Art Acquisition - Sikelela Owen

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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05 May 2026 at 14:44

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has recently completed a direct procurement process for art acquisition under the title "Art Acquisition - Sikelela Owen". This process pertains to goods within the art supplies category and falls under the central government's jurisdiction in the United Kingdom. Located in London, the procurement stage has reached completion as of 5th May 2026. The contract, which was active from 14th January to 20th March 2026, was executed with Sikelela Owen, an SME based in Purfleet, for a total value of £13,400. The procurement was done below threshold and without competition, streamlining the process to quickly acquire specific art pieces for the Government Art Collection.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for artists and small to medium enterprises within the art industry. It highlights the demand for unique art pieces and the potential for artists like Sikelela Owen to showcase their work within national collections. Businesses capable of providing high-quality art supplies or art curation services are likely to find success in similar government procurement activities. By focusing on niche art categories, SMEs can enhance their visibility and align with government procurement needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Art Acquisition - Sikelela Owen

Notice Description

Art Acquisition for Government Art Collection, Sikelela Owen

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0691c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041171-2026
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
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20264 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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