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Framework Agreement for Creative Film, Moving Images & Associated Stills, and Professional Photography Services

University of Huddersfield

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03 Aug 2026 at 15:42

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Huddersfield is procuring creative film, moving-image, associated stills and professional photography services for work in Huddersfield and across the university’s activities. The multi-supplier framework covers three service areas: end-to-end creative film production; moving-image capture with associated photography and post-production; and professional photography for events, conferences, portraits, groups, people, buildings and equipment. Outputs will support digital, social, event, internal communications and other platforms. The work is project-based and may involve campus and external locations. Services include planning, filming, photography, editing, graphics, captions, motion graphics, audio licensing, asset preparation, project liaison, logistics and feedback management. The relevant service categories are marketing, video production and photographic services.

The procurement has reached tender: the university invited offers through an open procedure for a closed, multi-supplier framework, with call-offs awarded with or without reopening competition. The framework is divided into three lots: Creative Film (£400,000 gross), Moving Images and Associated Stills (£200,000 gross), and Professional Photography (£400,000 gross); the total estimated gross value is £1,000,000. The tender submission deadline was 28 August 2026 at 12:00. The intended award period ends on 30 October 2026 at 23:59. Each lot has a contract period from 11 November 2026 to 10 November 2028, with two possible one-year extensions, making a maximum term to 10 November 2030. Evaluation is 70% quality and 30% price for every lot.

This opportunity suits specialist creative production companies, video agencies, production teams and professional photographers, including small and medium-sized enterprises. Creative Film suppliers need end-to-end capability covering project management, pre-production planning, scriptwriting, storyboarding, filming and professional post-production, with in-house delivery and effective collaboration with university stakeholders and partner agencies. Moving-image suppliers need capacity for filming, associated photography, editing, branded graphics, captions, motion graphics, licensed audio, version control and delivery across varied channels. Photography suppliers need experience with planned and short-notice activity, strong interpersonal skills when working with VIPs, students and staff, rapid post-production and reliable turnaround. All lots favour suppliers with UK higher-education or education-sector experience, audience awareness, flexible delivery and demonstrable quality, communication and value-for-money performance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Creative Film, Moving Images & Associated Stills, and Professional Photography Services

Notice Description

The University of Huddersfield intends to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the supply of Creative Film, Moving Images & Associated Stills, and Professional Photography Services. The framework will consist of three lots: Lot 1: Creative Film - To deliver a high-quality film production service on a project-by-project basis. Lot 2: Moving Images & Associated Stills - To deliver flexible, high-quality moving images with associated stills and post-production services on a project-by-project basis. Lot 3: Professional Photography - To deliver high quality professional photography for a variety of purposes, including events and conferences, portrait and group photography of staff, students, VIPs and facilities including buildings and equipment for use across multiple platforms. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Huddersfield:-Marketing-services./94UNZJAZ7S To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/94UNZJAZ7S

Lot Information

Creative Film

The appointed suppliers will deliver a high-quality video production service on a project-by-project basis. They will be considered as partners and will be expected to offer a highly flexible, adaptable and high-quality service depending on the varying needs, size and budget of individual projects. The University requires end-to-end film production services, including project management, pre-production planning, scriptwriting and storyboarding, on-site filming, and professional post-production. Deliverables must include professionally edited, multi-platform video content with graphics, captions, motion graphics, audio licensing, and supporting assets, supported by clear communication, feedback processes, and value-for-money delivery. Suppliers will have experience within the UK Higher Education sector, a strong understanding of the University's target audiences, and the ability to deliver projects in-house while collaborating effectively with the University's stakeholders and partner agencies.

Renewal: There is the option to extend annually for 2 further periods of 1 year, subject to continued satisfactory performance and pricing. The maximum agreement term is 4 years.

Moving Images and Associated Stills

The appointed suppliers will deliver flexible, high-quality moving images with associated stills and post-production services on a project basis. The University requires the professional capture, editing and delivery of visual content in line with the University's requirements, including filming and associated photography across campus and external locations, project liaison, risk and logistics management, and post-production services. Deliverables will include edited footage and photography selections, branded graphics, captions, motion graphics, licensed audio where required, and final assets optimised for use across digital, social, event and internal communication channels, supported by clear feedback, version control and value-for-money delivery. Suppliers are expected to demonstrate an understanding of the education sector and the University's target audiences, along with the capacity to deliver the services requested.

Renewal: There is the option to extend annually for 2 further periods of 1 year, subject to continued satisfactory performance and pricing. The maximum agreement term is 4 years.

Professional Photography

Professional photography for a variety of purposes, including events and conferences, portrait and group photography of staff, students, VIPs and facilities including buildings and equipment for use across multiple platforms. Service requirements under this lot will include both pre-planned activity and short-notice events. The successful suppliers will be experienced professional photographers who are accustomed to working with a wide variety of people and have excellent interpersonal skills to build a rapport with those featured in the photos, from VIPs to students. Post-production activity and provision of high-quality images in line with a pre-agreed deadline is essential. This usually involves a quick turnaround for use in press releases and social media content. The photographer will be expected to make an appropriate selection of photos based on the brief i.e. the photographer will select the best images to match the brief and highlight/separate these from all photos taken to enable quick selection by the service.

Renewal: There is the option to extend annually for 2 further periods of 1 year, subject to continued satisfactory performance and pricing. The maximum agreement term is 4 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da40
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073312-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

79961000 - Photographic services

92111000 - Motion picture and video production services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Nov 2026 - 10 Nov 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
University of Huddersfield
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 3DH
Postcode Area
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

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