Tender

CN250479 Citizenship Ceremony Photography

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 10:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is seeking supplier bids for the "CN250479 Citizenship Ceremony Photography" contract, focused on providing professional photographic services at citizenship ceremonies. This tender, which falls under the photographic services category, is located in Maidstone, Kent, and requires a supplier to cover events at Oakwood House, Maidstone. The tender is currently in the "tender" stage with an open procurement method. Key deadlines include the enquiry period ending on 11th February 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 16th February 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026, with a potential maximum period extending until 31st March 2029, should all extensions be utilised. The gross value of the tender is estimated at £36,000.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in event photography, particularly those experienced in capturing formal ceremonies. Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities, enabling them to showcase their services to a broad audience of new citizens and their guests. Beyond immediate financial remuneration, participating businesses could benefit from heightened visibility and the potential to expand their client base through associated sales of ceremony photographs. Prospective suppliers must adhere to the procurement document stipulations, ensuring they meet the non-price award criteria alongside competitive pricing to secure this business growth opportunity.

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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 KCC Libraries, Registration & Archives unit requires a professional photographer to be present at each Citizenship ceremony, (which will take place at Oakwood House, Maidstone ME16 8AE) to give new Citizens the opportunity to obtain a souvenir photo from the event. 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. Further detail regarding the frequency of ceremonies and service requirements have been provided within the tender documents. Please note that the "Total Value" publicised within this notice in 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. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Photographic-services./724T3SC998 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/724T3SC998

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is the potential for a contract extension of up to 2 additional years (1+1). The total contract term is 3 years if all available contract extensions are taken.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060986
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004639-2026
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
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Joseph Kay
Contact Email
joseph.kay@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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