---
title: "Dale Lewis Framing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050d32"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT"
published: "2025-05-06"
---

# Dale Lewis Framing

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050d32

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Dale Lewis Framing" contract was managed by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, a central government public authority based in London, UK. This process falls under the industry category of goods, specifically focusing on picture frames. The procurement utilised a direct method below the threshold without competition, indicating it was a straightforward engagement with a specific supplier. The contracting process reached the Award stage and was signed on 28th April 2025, becoming active from 29th April 2025, concluding on 1st May 2025. The contract's gross value was £12,288, with a net amount of £10,240.

This tender, although completed, exemplifies opportunities for businesses in the art supply or framing industry to engage with public sector clients. It provides insights into procurement processes favouring direct engagements, beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like the selected supplier, DARBYSHIRE LIMITED. Businesses with capabilities in custom framing or those offering niche artistic goods could consider positioning themselves for similar opportunities in the future. These opportunities, though sometimes below threshold, can offer valuable business growth potential through significant government contracts.

## Notice

Dale Lewis Framing Contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019118-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2025 - 1 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,240 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | DARBYSHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39298200 - Picture frames

## Release History

- 6 May 2025 at 13:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019118-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019118-2025
  6th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dcms.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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