Tender

RFP -KD39ARTS82025 - Photographer - Arts Projects

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Sep 2025 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is currently in the tendering stage for a contract titled "RFP -KD39ARTS82025 - Photographer – Arts Projects," aiming to procure photographer services for their arts events. This contract falls under the services category, specifically event services. The procurement method is open and is below the threshold, inviting competition from various suppliers. While the buying organisation is based in London, UK, the contract work will be executed in Pakistan. Interested parties must submit their electronic proposals by 5th September 2025, with the contract expected to start on 10th September 2025 and extend up to 9th September 2028, potentially renewable for a further 12 months based on performance.

This tender offers a promising opportunity for businesses, particularly for photography services providers focused on arts projects. Companies skilled in delivering high-quality photography services tailored to arts events could significantly benefit from this venture. The award criteria emphasise quality, methodology, and commercial aspects, requiring potential suppliers to demonstrate excellence in each area. This openness to competition favours small and medium enterprises with innovative approaches and competitive pricing models, enabling them to leverage their unique methodologies and sector experience for growth within this international assignment.

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Notice Title

RFP -KD39ARTS82025 - Photographer - Arts Projects

Notice Description

theBritishcouncilArtsteamneedsphotographerservicesfortheirevents

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05914f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052798-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Sep 2025 - 9 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Moiz Khalid
Contact Email
moiz.khalid@britishcouncil.org.pk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

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