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title: "Art Acquisition - Sikelela Owen"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0691c2"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-05-05"
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# Art Acquisition - Sikelela Owen

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0691c2

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has recently completed a direct procurement process for art acquisition under the title "Art Acquisition - Sikelela Owen". This process pertains to goods within the art supplies category and falls under the central government's jurisdiction in the United Kingdom. Located in London, the procurement stage has reached completion as of 5th May 2026. The contract, which was active from 14th January to 20th March 2026, was executed with Sikelela Owen, an SME based in Purfleet, for a total value of £13,400. The procurement was done below threshold and without competition, streamlining the process to quickly acquire specific art pieces for the Government Art Collection.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for artists and small to medium enterprises within the art industry. It highlights the demand for unique art pieces and the potential for artists like Sikelela Owen to showcase their work within national collections. Businesses capable of providing high-quality art supplies or art curation services are likely to find success in similar government procurement activities. By focusing on niche art categories, SMEs can enhance their visibility and align with government procurement needs.

## 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/041171-2026 |
| 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 | 5 May 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

- 5 May 2026 at 14:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041171-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041171-2026
  5th May 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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