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QUB/2510/24 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Professional Photography Services

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST

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20 Sep 2024 at 09:32

Tender

18 Jun 2024 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

Queen's University Belfast recently completed a procurement process for a framework agreement to provide professional photography services. The procurement was managed under an open procedure and targeted photographic services, classified under CPV 79961000. The framework aims to ensure continuity of service to support key university messaging and includes public relations, corporate, and creative photography. Various methods for call-off from the framework have been outlined, including direct award, desktop evaluation, and further competition. The procurement covers multiple locations within Queen’s campus in Belfast (UKN06 region) and potentially other venues as required. Key dates include the tender period ending on 29 July 2024, and the contract was signed on 20 September 2024.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses within the photography industry, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) located in the UK. By being part of a prestigious academic institution's framework, businesses can gain substantial visibility and potential for recurring work. The framework arrangement, which initially spans 12 months with the possibility of extending by up to 36 months, allows for flexibility and continuous engagement. Photographers with expertise in public relations, corporate, and creative photography are well-suited to compete for this tender, positioning themselves for long-term collaborations with the university.

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Notice Title

QUB/2510/24 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Professional Photography Services

Notice Description

The Communications Office within Queen's wishes to appoint a panel of three photography service providers to a framework agreement for the Provision of Professional Photography Services, ensuring continuity of service and resulting in the delivery of key University messaging. Photography services required are as follows and will be available to Queen's Schools and Directorates on an ad hoc basis:* Public Relations Photography* Corporate Photography* Creative photographyThe Economic Operator(s) will be required to deliver the service at multiple locations within Queen's campus and at other venues as required.Call-off from this Framework Agreement is by means of Method 1 - Direct Award (Ranked), Method 2 - Desktop Evaluation, or Method 3 - Further Competition.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Communications Office within Queen's wishes to appoint a panel of three photography service providers to a framework agreement for the Provision of Professional Photography Services, ensuring continuity of service and resulting in the delivery of key University messaging. Photography services required are as follows and will be available to Queen's Schools and Directorates on an ad hoc basis:* Public Relations Photography* Corporate Photography* Creative photographyThe Economic Operator(s) will be required to deliver the service at multiple locations within Queen's campus and at other venues as required.Call-off from this Framework Agreement is by means of Method 1 - Direct Award (Ranked), Method 2 - Desktop Evaluation, or Method 3 - Further Competition.

Options: The Agreement will initially be for a period of 12 months, subject to satisfactory annual review, with the option to extend the agreement by up to a further 36 months.

Renewal: The Agreement will initially be for a period of 12 months, subject to satisfactory annual review, with the option to extend the agreement by up to a further 36 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0470da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030115-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

22315000 - Photographs

79961000 - Photographic services

79961100 - Advertising photography services

79961300 - Specialised photography services

79961350 - Studio photography services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
f.toh@qub.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

PACEMAKER PRESS INTERNATIONAL

PARKWAY PHOTOGRAPHY

PRESS EYE

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