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title: "Work of Art"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-03-13"
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# Work of Art

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-433938b8-6d23-4b11-85bc-45e40bf579ca

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has completed a procurement process for a project titled "Work of Art," which involved the acquisition of a 19th-century painting under the Museum services industry category. The contract, valued at £51,000, was officially awarded on 12th March 2019, with the procurement phase having concluded with a deadline on 18th February 2019. This contract is based in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from 12th March 2019 to 31st March 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in art sourcing or museum services. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in fine arts, alongside strong connections in the cultural sector, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging with the public sector can lead to growth in reputation and increased visibility, fostering further business opportunities in cultural and artistic projects.

## Notice

19th century painting

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ab7a42-2e8a-4615-90ae-cdcac64fc61a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEN ELWES FINE ART |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92521000 - Museum services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2019 at 12:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ab7a42-2e8a-4615-90ae-cdcac64fc61a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ab7a42-2e8a-4615-90ae-cdcac64fc61a
  13th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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