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Photographic Management Services Framework

Scottish Enterprise

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Oct 2025 at 11:59

Award Notice
Tender

11 Jul 2025 at 14:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Enterprise, based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, has completed the tender process under open procedure for a Photographic Management Services Framework. The contract, valued at £315,000, was awarded on 1st October 2025 to PA Media Group Limited. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically for photographic services, including a web-based photographic library and commissioning of required photographic work across Scotland. The procurement pertains to economic affairs and was managed under the legal framework of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, with active involvement from the Scottish Government for mediation and review purposes. The procurement stage, marked as complete, indicates that the contracting process has moved forward from the award stage, as confirmed on 3rd October 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in photographic and ancillary services, particularly those capable of offering comprehensive image management and access solutions. A single supplier framework opens the door for large-scale operators like PA Media Group to enhance their market presence by leveraging technological capabilities in managing vast photographic libraries. Companies that can provide integrated digital solutions with robust access control will find such tenders beneficial to demonstrate their expertise, scale operations, and ultimately contribute to the economic affairs sector in Scotland. The opportunity for collaboration with Scottish Enterprise exemplifies a significant step towards fostering innovation and growth for businesses in the creative services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Photographic Management Services Framework

Notice Description

The purpose of this ITT is to appoint a single supplier, operating under a Framework Agreement, to provide Photographic Management Services. This will include a web based photographic library to catalogue and allow access to the images by all our staff and also commission photographic work required for Scottish Enterprise across Scotland. We are looking for a single supplier to provide all of the services detailed in the objectives, as set out in the Invitation to Tender, to Scottish Enterprise.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this ITT is to appoint a single supplier, operating under a Framework Agreement, to provide Photographic Management Services. This will include a web based photographic library to catalogue and allow access to the images by all our staff and also commission photographic work required for Scottish Enterprise across Scotland. We are looking for a single supplier to provide all of the services detailed in the objectives, as set out in the Invitation to Tender, to Scottish Enterprise.

Renewal: The initial Framework period will be for 36 months with the option to extend by 1 period of 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055dcc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062089-2025
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
Large

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

79960000 - Photographic and ancillary services

79961000 - Photographic services

79961200 - Aerial photography services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£315,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£315,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 202511 months 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
Scottish Enterprise
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 6HQ
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA Media Group Limited

Further Information

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