This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Oct 2025 at 01:00

Tender

11 Jul 2025 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Enterprise, located in Glasgow, UK, has completed the procurement process for the "Photographic Management Services Framework", seeking a single supplier to manage photographic services throughout Scotland. The contract, valued at £315,000, was awarded to PA Media Group Limited after an open procurement method. The process has transitioned from the tender stage, initiated on 11th July 2025, through to the award stage, with the contract formally signed on 1st October 2025. This framework will include a web-based photographic library and commissioning work to support Scottish Enterprise’s operations across the region.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in digital asset management and photography services. Suitable candidates would include those capable of providing a comprehensive range of photographic services under a framework agreement, including large-scale agencies with the capacity to support web-based solutions and region-wide service delivery. The focus on a single supplier for this framework underscores the intention for streamlined coordination and consistent service quality, appealing to businesses equipped to handle extensive regional contracts within Scotland's economic affairs sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Photographic Management Services Framework

Notice Description

The purpose of this ITT is to appoint a single supplier, operating under a Framework Agreement, to provide Photographic Management Services. This will include a web based photographic library to catalogue and allow access to the images by all our staff and also commission photographic work required for Scottish Enterprise across Scotland. We are looking for a single supplier to provide all of the services detailed in the objectives, as set out in the Invitation to Tender, to Scottish Enterprise.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this ITT is to appoint a single supplier, operating under a Framework Agreement, to provide Photographic Management Services. This will include a web based photographic library to catalogue and allow access to the images by all our staff and also commission photographic work required for Scottish Enterprise across Scotland. We are looking for a single supplier to provide all of the services detailed in the objectives, as set out in the Invitation to Tender, to Scottish Enterprise.

Renewal: The initial Framework period will be for 36 months with the option to extend by 1 period of 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804189
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540574
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

79960000 - Photographic and ancillary services

79961000 - Photographic services

79961200 - Aerial photography services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£315,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£315,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Enterprise
Additional Buyers

Scottish Government

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
G2 6HQ
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA Media Group Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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