Notice Information
Notice Title
CT1845 Film and Photography Services Framework Agreement
Notice Description
The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is issuing this PIN to notify the market of a forthcoming procurement opportunity for professional film and photography services. The Council is interested in hearing from suppliers with demonstrable experience of delivering creative and visual content for public sector and/or third sector organisations meeting accessibility standards. The appointed suppliers will support a range of communications, engagement, and marketing activities through the provision of high-quality film and photography services. It is the Council's intention that the opportunity will be delivered through a multi-supplier, non-ranked Framework Agreement comprising two lots.
Lot Information
Film and Video Services
This lot relates to the provision of film and video services, including, but not limited to: - Content for promotional materials across the full marketing mix, including television - Content creation for social media platforms, including reels and stories - Destination marketing - Live streaming services - Event filming and coverage - Service information films - Website and digital content (may be used for educational, information, training, behavioural change or promotional opportunities).. Estimated lot value: 110,000 GBP
Photography ServicesThis lot relates to the provision of photography services, including, but not limited to: - Events and launch photography - Marketing and promotional campaigns - Service information - Media launches and press opportunities - Destination marketing across the full marketing mix - Website and digital content creation - Corporate head shots. Estimated lot value: 50,000 GBP
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-r6ebe6-0000835357
- Publication Source
- Public Contracts Scotland
- Latest Notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559519
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
22 - Printed matter and related products
32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
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- CPV Codes
22315000 - Photographs
32354500 - Video films
44176000 - Film
79342200 - Promotional services
79961000 - Photographic services
79961100 - Advertising photography services
79961200 - Aerial photography services
79961350 - Studio photography services
92100000 - Motion picture and video services
92111260 - Information video-tape production
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £160,000 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 29 Sep 20263 months to go
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planned
- Lots Status
- Planned
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- EDINBURGH
- Postcode
- EH8 8BG
- Post Town
- Edinburgh
- Country
- Scotland
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLM Scotland
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLM1 East Central Scotland
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLM13 City of Edinburgh
- Delivery Location
- TLM75 City of Edinburgh
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- Local Authority
- City of Edinburgh
- Electoral Ward
- City Centre
- Westminster Constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559519
CT1845 Film and Photography Services Framework Agreement - The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is issuing this PIN to notify the market of a forthcoming procurement opportunity for professional film and photography services. The Council is interested in hearing from suppliers with demonstrable experience of delivering creative and visual content for public sector and/or third sector organisations meeting accessibility standards. The appointed suppliers will support a range of communications, engagement, and marketing activities through the provision of high-quality film and photography services. It is the Council's intention that the opportunity will be delivered through a multi-supplier, non-ranked Framework Agreement comprising two lots.
Notice URLs
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