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05 Aug 2026 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council is seeking to procure photography services for Citizenship Ceremonies at its Civic Offices, as part of a tender process that began on 5th August 2026. The procurement falls under the photographic services industry category, with a specific focus on services such as studio and specialised photography. The procurement process is at the tender stage and employs an open competition method, specifically below the threshold, allowing for a wide range of potential suppliers to participate. Potential bidders must express interest to access full documentation via an e-tendering platform, with the deadline for submissions set for 12 noon on 2nd September 2026. The opportunity lies within the region of UKJ12, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in photographic and related services to expand their portfolio through collaboration with a public authority. A contract valued at £50,000 with an optional 12-month extension provides financial incentives and long-term partnership potential. Given the nature of the services required, businesses with expertise in advertising and studio photography are particularly well-suited to bid. With award criteria prioritising 70% quality and 30% price, companies excelling in delivering high-quality photographic outputs are positioned to thrive in this procurement process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Photographer for Citizenship Ceremonies at Civic Offices

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council are currently out to tender for the provision of a Photographer for Citizenship Ceremonies. Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to "Express Interest" upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation through this e-tendering system. Suppliers will be notified by email, and the tender documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website by selecting the "View Details" button for this tender. Deadline for submissions of the tender will be 12 noon 2nd September 2026. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website. Please do not engage with any persons in the Council via email or phone regarding this tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc3f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074136-2026
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

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


CPV Codes

22315000 - Photographs

79961000 - Photographic services

79961100 - Advertising photography services

79961300 - Specialised photography services

79961350 - Studio photography services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2030 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
MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

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