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Photography Services Framework

University of Southampton

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02 Apr 2025 at 13:35

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12 Nov 2024 at 10:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has concluded the procurement process for its Photography Services Framework, aimed at acquiring professional photographers to deliver high-quality imagery representing the University in the competitive higher education market. This tender, classified under "Photographic services" within the services category, involves multiple contracts worth up to £240,000 each, signed on 13th March 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure, spanning services required across various locations in the UK (region UKJ3). The framework includes two lots: one for large-scale, high-end photography, and one for smaller, quick turnaround projects. This process is now in the award stage, with multiple suppliers appointed, including Chris Russell Photography Limited, Harrison Bates, Jasdeep Kaur Lehal, Jon Banfield, Matt Sills Limited, and The Press Association Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses in the photographic services industry, accommodating needs for both high-end and quick turnaround projects. Suppliers will support diverse university activities, including marketing, event collateral, student and alumni campaigns, and press releases. Suitable businesses for this tender are those experienced in handling both large projects requiring professional equipment and creative problem-solving, and smaller jobs demanding efficiency and adaptability. High-quality production, cost-effectiveness, and stakeholder engagement are critical criteria for selection, making this an excellent opportunity for photographers with robust portfolios and expertise in versatile, high-pressure environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Photography Services Framework

Notice Description

The University requires a framework of professional photographers to deliver exceptional imagery to appropriately represent the University in the increasingly competitive HE (Higher Education) market. All photography taken on behalf of the University must adhere to the University brand. Information on the University's brand guidelines can be found at File 4 Appendix 1 - UoS Brand Imagery, further information can be provided upon appointment. Imagery is a key part of our brand. For the University to ensure high-quality photographs to support print and digital materials we require professional photographers to showcase the University through selling university life, world-leading teaching and research and compelling profiles of staff, students, alumni and facilities. The supplier is required to capture imagery to work across multiple platforms, they will need to be aware of the different specific shot styles. This can include shooting: - images in landscape and portrait - the same image multiple times in different angles -the same set up with different models The commissioner will be on location to guide these decisions, but the photographer will need to be experienced to execute these styles, advise and think creatively. The framework of suppliers will provide services across the whole University including other professional services, academic units, research centres and arts venues. All photography taken on behalf of the University must adhere to the University brand guidelines as well as considerations around campaign and channel requirements. All work supplied to the University must be subject to quality control processes by the commissioned supplier before it is supplied.

Lot Information

Large Photography Jobs / High-end Photography

Large Photography Jobs / High-end Photography

Smaller / Quick Turnaround Photography Jobs

Smaller / Quick Turnaround Photography Jobs

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b5b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012516-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79961000 - Photographic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Southampton
Additional Buyers

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Chris Russell Photography Limited

Harrison Bates

Jasdeep Kaur Lehal

Jon Banfield

Matt Sills Limited

The Press Association Limited

Further Information

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