104866 - GAC RFQ Art-X Evaluation

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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17 Jun 2026 at 08:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), based in London, served as the buying organisation in a procurement process titled "104866 - GAC RFQ Art-X Evaluation," focused on evaluating a national art project. The contract, which falls under the services industry category, specifically for evaluation consultancy services, was awarded to Elizabeth Lynch MBE, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME). This process involved a limited procurement method, categorized as below threshold with limited competition. The procurement stage is at the award and contract phase, with the contract having been signed on 9th March 2026 and set to be active until 5th June 2026, with potential renewals extending up to June 2028.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for stakeholders in the consultancy services sector, particularly those specialising in evaluation. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in this domain could find themselves well-suited to compete in such limited procurement exercises, especially those who can offer tailored evaluation insights for art and cultural projects. The procurement process, being a part of central government functions, adds reputability and potential for long-term collaborations with public authorities. Businesses with a focus on providing strategic evaluation services within the public art sector will find this contract not only a credential enhancer but also a gateway to future opportunities within governmental and cultural arenas.

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Notice Title

104866 - GAC RFQ Art-X Evaluation

Notice Description

DCMS require an evaluation of a national art project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b67d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056898-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,613 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 5 Jun 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
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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

ELIZABETH LYNCH MBE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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