Notice Information
Notice Title
Photography Services Framework
Notice Description
The purpose of the Photography Services Framework is to establish access to reliable, flexible and professional photography services support as and when required. It will enable the North East CA to commission services quickly while maintaining fair competition, transparent procurement and value for money. The Authority is seeking to appoint up to four suppliers to deliver photography services for a period of 2 years from August 2026 with the option to extend by a further 2 years (2 + 1 + 1).
Lot Information
Press and PR Photography
To provide responsive photography for announcements, launches, ministerial visits and events. Typical requirements: * On-location photography across the North East * Portraits of key speakers and attendees * Capturing natural interaction and reportage moments * Same-day or next-day turnaround for press use * Editing, captioning and delivery of optimised digital files for print and online media. The maximum possible value of ALL lots is a total of PS99,000 excl. VAT across the entire framework term (including any options to extend).
Renewal: The contract is for a period of 2 years with the option to extend by a further 2 years (2 + 1 + 1).
Lot 2 - Staff Portraits and Corporate PhotographyTo provide consistent, professional portraits of staff and stakeholders for use in communications materials. Typical requirements: * Studio or on-location photography (headshots and group images) * Controlled lighting and consistent styling * Editing and retouching * Web and print resolutions. The maximum possible value of ALL lots is a total of PS99,000 excl. VAT across the entire framework term (including any options to extend).
Renewal: The contract is for a period of 2 years with the option to extend by a further 2 years (2 + 1 + 1).
Regional Landscapes and Architectural ImageryTo capture the character, environment and infrastructure of the North East. Typical requirements: * Landscape and cityscape photography across the Combined Authority area * Architectural, infrastructure and regeneration project imagery * Drone and aerial perspective shots * Editing, retouching and colour correction for promotional use. Images will be used to promote the North East region nationally and internationally. The maximum possible value of ALL lots is a total of PS99,000 excl. VAT across the entire framework term (including any options to extend).
Renewal: The contract is for a period of 2 years with the option to extend by a further 2 years (2 + 1 + 1).
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-0682fb
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058693-2026
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Below threshold - open competition
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- 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
- £99,000 Under £100K
- Lots Value
- £99,000 Under £100K
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 22 Jun 20262 days ago
- Submission Deadline
- 17 Jul 20264 weeks to go
- Future Notice Date
- 11 May 2026Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 30 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
- 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
- NORTH EAST COMBINED AUTHORITY
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
- Postcode
- NE4 5BZ
- Post Town
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLC North East (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLC43 Tyneside
- Delivery Location
- TLC14 Durham, TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear
-
- Local Authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Electoral Ward
- Arthur's Hill
- Westminster Constituency
- Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058693-2026
22nd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056759-2026
16th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034190-2026
15th April 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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