---
title: "105042 - Transportation and Storage for Artworks Everywhere Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b555"
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# 105042 - Transportation and Storage for Artworks Everywhere Programme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b555

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is currently conducting an active tender process for the "Transportation and Storage for Artworks Everywhere Programme". This procurement process, categorised under the services industry, aims to appoint a Fine Art transport agent responsible for managing the distribution and temporary storage of up to 2,000 artworks. These will be delivered to approximately 900 non-traditional gallery sites, including schools and hospitals across England. The procurement follows an open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 and involves a gross budget of £180,000. Key deadlines include the tender period closing on 13th July 2026, and the contract period is expected to start from 1st September 2026, with potential renewal options extending up to September 2027.

This tender provides a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in transport agency services, storage and warehousing services, and museum services, particularly those with experience in handling fine art. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their portfolios with high-profile government contracts. Engaging in this process via the Atamis e-Sourcing Portal not only offers the chance to bid for a substantial programme but also to establish a long-term relationship with a central government department. Businesses adept in logistics, storage, and cultural artefacts management will find their expertise well-matched to this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

This notice invites suppliers to participate in a procurement by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) to establish a specialist Fine Art transport agent for the Government Art Collection (GAC). The agent will be required to manage the distribution and temporary storage of up to 2,000 artworks to approximately 900 non-traditional gallery sites (500 schools and 400 hospitals) across England. This procurement is being carried out in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 open procedure. Please see invitation to tender pack for the full requirements of this opportunity.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: These options may be exercised at the contracting authority's discretion to ensure continuity of services.

Renewal: The Department reserves the right to exercise an option to extend the term of this Contract for a further six (6) months. If utilised, the additional services are anticipated to be for the performance of similar transportation services as described in the specification but for the transport of up to a further 2000 artworks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056347-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services
- 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services
- 63121000 - Storage and retrieval services
- 63520000 - Transport agency services
- 92521000 - Museum services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 15:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056347-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056347-2026
  15th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dcms.gov.uk
- https://dcms.my.site.com/login
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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