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Photography Package for Ceremonies

DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Mar 2026 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council seeking specialised photography services for ceremonies through a contract tagged as "Photography Package for Ceremonies". The process is under the jurisdiction of sub-central government authority within Dudley, United Kingdom (UK). This procurement has progressed to the award stage, with finalisation dated on 17th March 2026, following the contract signing on 5th February 2026. The services will be delivered until 11th January 2031 under a limited competition method. The contract holds a gross value of £94,440, classified under specialised photography services.

Businesses specialising in photography can seize numerous opportunities from this contract. Photography firms and SMEs such as those located within the UKG36 region, offering bespoke and specialised photography services, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The present contract awarded to Richard Lycett Photography Ltd, Cherished Wedding Photography, and others highlights the demand for teamwork and diverse photography expertise in sectors such as ceremonies and registrations. This offers growth potential for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio with public authority clientele and enhance their service offerings in the region.

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Notice Title

Photography Package for Ceremonies

Notice Description

Partner with the Council for the Provision of a Photography Service to its Registration Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066bf3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023932-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79961300 - Specialised photography services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 11 Jan 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

CHERISHED WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

L J PHOTOGRAPHY

RICHARD LYCETT PHOTOGRAPHY

SCREEN SHOOT PHOTOGRAPHY

SEAN TRUBSHAW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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