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CN250479 Citizenship Ceremony Photography

Kent County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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06 May 2026 at 08:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 10:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has completed a procurement process titled 'CN250479 Citizenship Ceremony Photography', focusing on the provision of photographic services at citizenship ceremonies. The contracting process was categorised under the services industry and executed through an open procurement method below the threshold. The ceremonies are held at Oakwood House in Maidstone, United Kingdom. The procurement stage began with the tender process on 20th January 2026 and was actively awarded to Manu Palomeque Photography & Film, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2026. The contract, initially for a year, has provisions for extension up to two additional years, potentially extending to March 2029.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in photographic services, particularly those experienced in event photography. By serving as the official photographer for these ceremonies, businesses can capitalise on direct sales to ceremony guests and benefit from a revenue-sharing arrangement with Kent County Council. The opportunity is tailored to businesses capable of managing consistent deliveries of high-quality event photography, thereby allowing them to strengthen their portfolio, expand their client base, and increase their revenue streams. The contract, which has a gross value of up to £42,000, exemplifies how such service tenders can foster business growth.

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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 is an estimation of the revenue that this contract will generate for KCC. The revenue generated for both parties is subject to service volumes throughout the contract term.

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/041275-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Manu Palomeque Photography & Film

Further Information

Notice Documents

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