Tender

Photography and Videography Services - Qatar

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Apr 2026 at 07:01

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, acting as a sub-central government public authority, has initiated an open tender for Photography and Videography Services in Qatar. This tender invites professional multimedia partners to provide comprehensive photographic services, including studio photography and videography, over a contract period beginning 1st September 2026 and potentially extending until 2028 with renewal options. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with submissions invited until 30th May 2026. With a budget estimate of £125,000 gross, this procurement falls below the threshold, offering a competitive landscape within the services industry category.

Business growth opportunities abound for firms skilled in studio photography and multimedia production, particularly those adept at delivering innovative and high-quality visual content. Well-suited businesses would include those with experience in international projects, capable of handling the logistical aspects of working in Qatar. The procurement approach, via open competition, offers an equitable chance for businesses of varying sizes to participate, provided they can meet the British Council's specified criteria detailed in section 13 of the RFP. Successful bidders can expect a collaborative engagement potentially extending beyond the initial contract term, allowing for continued partnership opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Photography and Videography Services - Qatar

Notice Description

This tender seeks a professional multimedia partner to provide end-to-end photography and videography services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two years with an option for an extension for up to an additional 24 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d66
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038884-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

79961350 - Studio photography services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£104,166 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£104,166 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 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
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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