105042 - Transportation and Storage for Artworks Everywhere Programme
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the governance and public administration sector, with a focus on Maritime. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 150,000. Proposals must be submitted before July 13, 2026.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the governance and public administration sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
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.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on June 15, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 056347-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Department for Culture, Media and Sport has issued 99 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 7 currently open and 90 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Media & Communications, Governance & Public Administration, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Department for Culture, Media and Sport in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
What is the estimated budget?
The estimated contract value is £150,000 - £150,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 056347-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is July 13, 2026. You have 19 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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