105042 - Transportation and Storage for Artworks Everywhere Programme

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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Tender

15 Jun 2026 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is currently conducting an active tender process for the "Transportation and Storage for Artworks Everywhere Programme". This procurement process, categorised under the services industry, aims to appoint a Fine Art transport agent responsible for managing the distribution and temporary storage of up to 2,000 artworks. These will be delivered to approximately 900 non-traditional gallery sites, including schools and hospitals across England. The procurement follows an open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 and involves a gross budget of £180,000. Key deadlines include the tender period closing on 13th July 2026, and the contract period is expected to start from 1st September 2026, with potential renewal options extending up to September 2027.

This tender provides a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in transport agency services, storage and warehousing services, and museum services, particularly those with experience in handling fine art. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their portfolios with high-profile government contracts. Engaging in this process via the Atamis e-Sourcing Portal not only offers the chance to bid for a substantial programme but also to establish a long-term relationship with a central government department. Businesses adept in logistics, storage, and cultural artefacts management will find their expertise well-matched to this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

105042 - Transportation and Storage for Artworks Everywhere Programme

Notice Description

This notice invites suppliers to participate in a procurement by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) to establish a specialist Fine Art transport agent for the Government Art Collection (GAC). The agent will be required to manage the distribution and temporary storage of up to 2,000 artworks to approximately 900 non-traditional gallery sites (500 schools and 400 hospitals) across England. This procurement is being carried out in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 open procedure. Please see invitation to tender pack for the full requirements of this opportunity.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: These options may be exercised at the contracting authority's discretion to ensure continuity of services.

Renewal: The Department reserves the right to exercise an option to extend the term of this Contract for a further six (6) months. If utilised, the additional services are anticipated to be for the performance of similar transportation services as described in the specification but for the transport of up to a further 2000 artworks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b555
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056347-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

63121000 - Storage and retrieval services

63520000 - Transport agency services

92521000 - Museum services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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