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Marketing and Comms Stock Images

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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08 Jan 2026 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), focused on securing "Marketing and Comms Stock Images," suitable for use in advertising, social media, and internal communications. The contract, under the IT services and support industry category, was awarded on 29th December 2025, with the active contract period running from 30th December 2025 to 29th December 2026. Located in Blackpool, this selective procurement, made through a call-off from a framework agreement, concluded its tender stage on 28th December 2025. The contract is valued at £15,300 and is expected to cover diverse geographies, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and more.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), looking to expand their market presence by supplying diverse and high-quality stock images. Firms specialising in digital media, stock photography, and image licensing will find this opportunity particularly relevant. With Getty Images (UK) Limited already awarded the contract, competitive companies in this field may seek similar opportunities to bolster their portfolios and establish strategic partnerships within government contracts.

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Notice Title

Marketing and Comms Stock Images

Notice Description

This contract allows DWP to utilise images in advertising, social media and for the intranet. DWP needs access to the most diverse range of images possible to use within our communications activity, both internally and externally.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4df34174-3174-4ab8-8425-d48583510a1b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4c12357-7335-4765-b8b2-1d4c5d0ae912
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
30 Dec 2025 - 29 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GETTY IMAGES (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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