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title: "Government Art Collection - Commissioned Artist"
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# Government Art Collection - Commissioned Artist

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82ab2b11-b8e0-4bdd-b99f-791f6ab9fc58

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has recently concluded a procurement process for the Government Art Collection. They were seeking commissioned artists to create artwork reflecting important historical events. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, with a contract value of £30,000. The tender period ended on 2nd May 2023, and the contract is scheduled to run from 8th May 2023 to 6th November 2023. This tender opportunity was classified under artistic services and is located in London with postal code SW1A 2BQ.

This procurement process has created business opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses well-suited to compete are those in the artistic services industry, particularly artists capable of producing work reflecting constitutional, historic, and spiritual significance. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport, as the buying organisation, aims to support local talent and promote cultural expression through this tender opportunity.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) are seeking to commission artwork from a small group of artists to create new work for the collection, reflecting the Coronation's constitutional, historic and spiritual significance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ecce19a-6db5-41f6-b676-7e28fe7a1fde |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2023 - 6 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VANLEY BURKE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92312000 - Artistic services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2023 at 15:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ecce19a-6db5-41f6-b676-7e28fe7a1fde

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ecce19a-6db5-41f6-b676-7e28fe7a1fde
  5th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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