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Communications

WILTON PARK

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24 Mar 2026 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Communications" was initiated by Wilton Park, a central government public authority located in Steyning, United Kingdom. This tender sought photography services and has successfully reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 1st April 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The procurement method was limited, indicating below-threshold competition, and it falls within the "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security" industry category. The contract holds a gross value of £19,785.60 and is classified under services with a "light touch" regime.

Graham Carlow Photography Ltd, an SME based in Lewes, United Kingdom, has been awarded this contract, presenting an opportunity for similar businesses specializing in photography and business services to explore growth in public sector projects. This type of tender, while below threshold, can leverage a company's niche capabilities in delivering cost-efficient yet high-quality service offerings to governmental clients. Businesses that focus on targeted service delivery with operations adaptable to regional demands and public authority standards can find such opportunities viable and rewarding.

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Notice Title

Communications

Notice Description

Photography services - cumulative spend

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067261
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026660-2026
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,430 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WILTON PARK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STEYNING
Postcode
BN44 3DZ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Horsham
Electoral Ward
West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington
Westminster Constituency
Arundel and South Downs

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRAHAM CARLOW PHOTOGRAPHY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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