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title: "Art Acquisition - Sikelela Owen"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065912"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT"
published: "2026-02-20"
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# Art Acquisition - Sikelela Owen

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065912

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## Summary

This procurement process, initiated by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), is titled "Art Acquisition - Sikelela Owen" and falls under the industry category of goods, specifically art supplies. Located in London, the DCMS is a central government authority responsible for this acquisition. The procurement process is at the award and contract stage, with key details including the contract active period from 14 January 2026 to 20 March 2026, and the date signed being 14 January 2026. The procurement method used in this tender is direct acquisition, categorised as below threshold and without competition.

This tender offers unique business growth opportunities in the art sector, specifically for suppliers specialising in art supplies. Though it was directly awarded to Sikelela Owen, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the art supply industry could see similar opportunities for future tenders led by government organisations seeking artistic goods. Businesses capable of providing high-quality art materials or similar artistic offerings stand to benefit from engagements with public authorities like the DCMS.

## Notice

Art Acquisition for Government Art Collection, Sikelela Owen

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015620-2026 |
| 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 | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2026 - 20 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,400 |

## 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 | SIKELELA OWEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 37820000 - Art supplies

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2026 at 12:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015620-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015620-2026
  20th February 2026 - 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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