Tender

Photographer and Videographer Services

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

02 Jun 2026 at 17:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for the provision of Photographer and Videographer Services, focusing on supporting communications, recruitment, campaigns, and corporate activities. This exercise relates to the industry category of services, specifically for advertising and specialised photography services, as well as videography. The project is located in the South East, predominantly in Kent, Medway, London, and East Sussex. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 30th June 2026. Interested parties should note that all submissions will be conducted electronically via the designated E-Tendering Portal. The procurement method being used is an open competition, designed to attract diverse suppliers, including SMEs and VCSEs, with a reserved participation focus in the Kent region.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the photography and videography sectors to expand their market presence and establish a relationship with a key NHS trust. With a substantial total contract value of £100,800 across two lots, and contract periods extending from September 2026 to August 2029 with potential renewals, businesses can gain long-term engagements. Firms with at least ten years in industry experience and over five years dealing with the NHS or similar entities are particularly well-suited to apply. The contract requires providers to deliver high-quality photography and videography services, including project management and editing, ensuring full intellectual property rights for the outputs are held by the Trust. The award criteria are heavily weighted towards price, quality, and social value, offering a competitive edge to businesses adept at balancing cost efficiency with excellence in service delivery.

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Notice Title

Photographer and Videographer Services

Notice Description

KCHFT seeks to appoint one or more suppliers to provide professional, ad-hoc photography and videography services to support communications, recruitment, campaigns and corporate activity.

Lot Information

Photography Services

* Carry out photoshoots across Kent, Medway, London and East Sussex in health and social care settings, public venues and private residences. * Manage photoshoots; recommend and agree the best approach based on the brief; work autonomously when KCHFT staff cannot attend. * Liaise with participants; confirm pre-gained consent on the day where applicable. * Capture high-quality photographs using supplier's own professional equipment. * Edit and grade photographs to a professional standard for use across print and digital channels. * Provide all photographs to KCHFT with full ownership of intellectual property as set out in Section 12. * Meet agreed timescales and quality standards defined in Sections 5 and 6. * Minimum 10 years' industry experience and minimum 5 years' experience working with the NHS or similar (evidenced by portfolio/references if requested).

Options: N/A

Renewal: 12 months

Videography

* Carry out shoots across Kent, Medway, London and East Sussex in health and social care settings, public venues and private residences. * Manage shoots; recommend and agree the best approach based on the brief; work autonomously when KCHFT staff cannot attend. * Liaise with participants; confirm pre-gained consent on the day where applicable. * Capture high-quality footage using supplier's own professional equipment (e.g., cinema/DSLR bodies, lenses, lighting, audio capture). * Edit footage to a professional standard including colour grading, captions/graphics, effects/overlays and voice-overs as required. * Licence and evidence any third-party audio/music/effects used in edits as per Section 12. * Provide both raw and edited footage to KCHFT with full ownership of intellectual property as set out in Section 12. * Meet agreed timescales and quality standards defined in Sections 5 and 6. * Minimum 10 years' industry experience producing/editing similar films and minimum 5 years' experience with the NHS or similar (evidenced by portfolio/references if requested).

Options: N/A

Renewal: 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06abeb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052089-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79961100 - Advertising photography services

79961300 - Specialised photography services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£84,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

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