Planning

CN250479 Citizenship Ceremony Photography

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

18 Nov 2025 at 15:33

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

07 Nov 2025 at 10:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

04 Nov 2025 at 16:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of photography services for citizenship ceremonies, titled "CN250479 Citizenship Ceremony Photography." This initiative falls under the services category with a focus on photographic services, overseen by an authority classified as a public authority in sub-central government. The ceremonies take place in the county of Kent within the UKJ4 region. A Market Engagement Questionnaire has been issued, with submissions due by 12pm on Friday, 21st November 2025. This engagement exercise aims to inform the subsequent procurement process, which is anticipated to include a revenue model where Kent County Council receives a percentage of sales made through photographs taken during these ceremonies. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 1st April 2026 and extend until 31st March 2027, with potential renewal until 2029.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in photographic services to expand their market presence and create new revenue streams. Particularly suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), it offers the chance to collaborate with a public authority, reaching potentially hundreds of event guests who may purchase photographs, alongside securing a percentage-based revenue model with Kent County Council. Companies with expertise in event photography, customer engagement, and print sales will find this tender particularly attractive, potentially paving the way for long-term partnerships with local government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CN250479 Citizenship Ceremony Photography

Notice Description

Under the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, all applicants aged 18 years or over who are accepted for naturalisation or registration as a British citizen must take a citizenship oath and pledge at a citizenship ceremony. The heart of the citizenship ceremony will involve prospective citizens making an oath or affirmation to His Majesty the King and a pledge of loyalty to the United Kingdom after which a certificate will be presented. In the county of Kent citizenship ceremonies are provided by Kent County Council. http://www.kent.gov.uk/births-ceremonies-and-deaths/other-ceremonies/citizenship-ceremony Kent County Council is providing an opportunity for the successful photographer to take photographs of citizenship ceremony guests, for sale. All guests would have the option to purchase photographs at each event. In exchange for access to the ceremonies and the ability to sell photographs to the guests, Kent County Council seeks a percentage of any sales revenue. Before commencing the procurement process, KCC have issued a Market Engagement Questionnaire related to the procurement. The deadline for submission of the questionnaire is 12pm on Friday 21st November 2025. Please note that the "Total Value" publicised notice in this notice is an estimation of the revenue that this contract will generate for KCC. The Revenue generated for a supplier of the service may exceed this figure and is subject to the outcome of the evaluation process. Further information on the evaluation process will be provided within the Invitation to Tender documents. To submit a questionnaire response for the opportunity, please register your interest here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/respondToList.html?accessCode=C4CU37R4DP

Planning Information

Kent County Council have issued a Market Engagement Questionnaire for CN250479 Citizenship Ceremony Photography. Further details regarding the procurement, and this Market Engagement Exercise, has been provided within the Market Engagement Questionnaire. The deadline for response is 12pm on Friday 21st November 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074871-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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