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Fine Art Collection Storage

Kirklees Council

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03 Jun 2026 at 11:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees has undertaken a procurement process for the storage of their Fine & Decorative Art collection, commencing from 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2029. This procurement, titled "Fine Art Collection Storage," falls under the services category, specifically for storage services, and is identified by the tender ID KMCFM-056. Located in the region of UKE44, United Kingdom, this procurement was executed using a direct method below the competition threshold, and thus did not involve a competitive process. On 31st March 2026, a contract was signed with Crown WorkSpace Ltd, a London-based SME, with an overall contract value of £194,303.17. The procurement process is categorised as complete, with the award marked as active.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in providing specialised storage solutions tailored to sensitive and valuable art collections. Businesses that can cater to specific requirements, such as allowing Kirklees Council staff to visit the storage facility, would be well-suited to such contracts. Although this particular contract was procured without competition, it highlights the potential for similar future opportunities where businesses with a strong track record in managing art storage can demonstrate their capabilities and establish relationships with local government bodies like Kirklees Council, aiding in business growth and expansion in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fine Art Collection Storage

Notice Description

Storage of Kirklees Council's collection of Fine & Decorative Art from 1st April 2026 to 31 March 2029. To include allowance for Kirklees staff to visit the facility during storage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ac2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052232-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63121100 - Storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£161,919 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Kirklees Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Postcode Area
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Crown Workspace Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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