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The Provision of Stock Images (Renewal)

GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY

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15 Apr 2026 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

The contract involves the Government Commercial Agency procuring stock imagery and videos for marketing materials and Crown Commercial Service platforms. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on photographic services. The contract was awarded to Getty Images UK Ltd and will run from 28th March 2026 to 27th March 2028. Located in Liverpool, the buying agency is a central government public authority. The procurement process followed a direct method below threshold without competition, indicating a swift and targeted approach. The procurement has reached the award stage with the contract deemed active as of 15th April 2026. Business users should note that the total gross contract value is £36,000, with a signed agreement marking the commencement of the service provision from late March 2026.

This tender offers an opportunity for Getty Images UK Ltd to strengthen its portfolio within the government sector, illustrating an advantageous niche for businesses specialising in photographic services for public authority clients. Companies familiar with government and public sector expectations, particularly those in creative services and digital marketing, are well-suited to pursue similar contracts. Such engagements provide steady income streams and potential long-term partnerships. Firms that can offer innovative solutions tailored to government marketing initiatives, including stock imagery, videos, and associated creative content, might find substantial growth potential engaging with offers from similar procurement processes.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Stock Images (Renewal)

Notice Description

Stock Imagery and videos for use on marketing materials and associated Crown Commercial Service platforms and is critical to it's marketing. campaigns.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0682e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034152-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GETTY IMAGES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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