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08 Jul 2026 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process overseen by Leicester City Council involves the provision of specialist services for packing, transporting, temporarily storing, and returning museum works of art. This contract, identified as FEW1624, is categorized under the services industry, specifically cargo handling, storage, and cultural services. Based in Leicester, the procurement has reached the award stage, and the contract is active from 1st November 2025 to 31st August 2026. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, classified as below threshold, without competition, with a total gross value of £33,289.20.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics, particularly those with expertise in handling delicate and culturally significant items. Companies such as M&G Transport & Technical Services Limited, identified as a supplier for this contract, demonstrate the kind of business suited to this type of tender. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in the transportation and storage of fragile items could potentially benefit from similar opportunities, enhancing their portfolios by engaging in contracts within the cultural services sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

FEW1624 - Specialist packing, transportation, temporary storage and return of museums works of art.

Notice Description

Provision of specialist packing, transportation, temporary storage and return of museums works of art.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c6b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064353-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,741 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

M&G TRANSPORT & TECHNICAL SERVICES

Further Information

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