Tender

Photographer for Citizenship Ceremonies

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Sep 2025 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council is currently inviting tenders for the supply of photographic services for citizenship ceremonies. The contract is within the services sector, specifically requiring a photographer with expertise in advertising and specialised photography, located in Milton Keynes, UK. The procurement is at the tender stage, with an open competition method being utilised. Interested parties should submit their applications electronically by 12 noon on Thursday, 16th October 2025. All enquiries regarding the tender process must be directed through the designated e-tendering system no later than 9th October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for photographers specialising in citizenship and ceremonial photography. With a contract period running from December 2025 to November 2029, businesses with capabilities in providing studio and photograph processing services will find potential growth prospects in securing this contract. The procurement method, designed below the threshold for open competition, allows for a wider range of suppliers to participate. The evaluation criteria prioritise 60% on quality and 40% on price, encouraging suppliers to highlight their expertise in delivering high-quality photographic services, which is crucial for business expansion within this niche market.

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Notice Title

Photographer for Citizenship Ceremonies

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council are currently out to tender for the provision of a Photographer for Citizenship Ceremonies. Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to "Express Interest" upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation through this e-tendering system. Suppliers will be notified by email, and the tender documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website by selecting the "View Details" button for this tender. Deadline for submissions of the tender will be 12 noon Thursday 16th October 2025. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website. Please do not engage with any persons in the Council via email or phone regarding this tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a1b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059538-2025
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

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

79962000 - Photograph processing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2029 4-5 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
MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01908691691

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

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