---
title: "Art Acquisition - Keiken"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065d4a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT"
published: "2026-02-26"
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# Art Acquisition - Keiken

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065d4a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) in London, aiming to acquire artworks for the Government Art Collection titled "To Touch A Sensitive Soul, 2025". This process falls under the goods category in the arts and culture sector and follows a "direct" procurement method, executed below the competition threshold. The contract began on 14 January 2026 and is expected to conclude by 2 March 2026, with M1ND U LIMITED from London being awarded the contract. The procurement is complete, indicating that DCMS, a central government public authority, has successfully initiated and completed this acquisition.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses in the arts supply sector, particularly those specialising in works of art and art supplies. Small to medium enterprises with experience in art acquisition could thrive, given the direct procurement method used, which may favour entities with a streamlined, flexible approach to art provision. Businesses well-versed in liaising with government agencies, like DCMS, can leverage such tenders to expand their portfolios and establish a reputable presence in government contracts.

## Notice

Art Acquisition Government Art Collection: To Touch A Sensitive Soul, 2025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017469-2026 |
| 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 | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2026 - 2 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £21,600 |

## 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 | M1ND U |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 37820000 - Art supplies
- 92311000 - Works of art

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 15:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017469-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017469-2026
  26th 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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