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title: "Photography Services Framework"
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# Photography Services Framework

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cda078e7-96a0-492e-86ad-ab898074a9b9

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has completed the tender for the "Photography Services Framework" contract, which aims to engage a framework of professional photographers. This procurement is within the 'Photographic services' category, relevant to the Higher Education (HE) sector. The contract will provide superior imagery to represent the University across all its services and venues, adhering to their brand guidelines. The procurement process used the open procedure method and involved an open call for tenders, which concluded on 12th December 2024. The contract period spans from 13th March 2025 to 12th March 2029, with a total contract value of £240,000. The project took place in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the photographic services sector, particularly those adept at high-quality and versatile photography. The framework is suitable for SMEs and larger enterprises proficient at managing varied and creative photography projects within a defined brand. Engaging in this project could significantly raise a business's profile by associating with a prominent educational institution and could also provide steady work over a multi-year contract, aiding in business growth and stability.

## Notice

The University requires a framework of professional photographers to deliver exceptional imagery to appropriately represent the University in the increasingly competitive HE (Higher Education) market. All photography taken on behalf of the University must adhere to the University brand. Information on the University's brand guidelines can be found at File 4 Appendix 1 - UoS Brand Imagery, further information can be provided upon appointment. Imagery is a key part of our brand. For the University to ensure high-quality photographs to support print and digital materials we require professional photographers to showcase the University through selling university life, world-leading teaching and research and compelling profiles of staff, students, alumni and facilities. The supplier is required to capture imagery to work across multiple platforms, they will need to be aware of the different specific shot styles. This can include shooting: - images in landscape and portrait - the same image multiple times in different angles -the same set up with different models The commissioner will be on location to guide these decisions, but the photographer will need to be experienced to execute these styles, advise and think creatively. The framework of suppliers will provide services across the whole University including other professional services, academic units, research centres and arts venues. All photography taken on behalf of the University must adhere to the University brand guidelines as well as considerations around campaign and channel requirements. All work supplied to the University must be subject to quality control processes by the commissioned supplier before it is supplied. The University of Southampton is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and therefore its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The University is now inviting formal tenders and the ITT documents can be downloaded from In-Tend. This letter gives an overview of the document set structure. Please ensure you familiarise yourself fully with the requirements of this ITT before proceeding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1320608-6171-4322-b5a0-e23cb94d4e54 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2025 - 12 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | CHRIS RUSSELL PHOTOGRAPHY; HARRISON BATES (BURNT TREE; JASDEEP KAUR HEHAL; JON BANFIELD; MATT SILLS; THE PRESS ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79961000 - Photographic services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2025 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1320608-6171-4322-b5a0-e23cb94d4e54
- 13 Nov 2024 at 17:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3c81dbd-f77d-4ce4-9895-31cd14311d52
- 12 Nov 2024 at 10:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3c81dbd-f77d-4ce4-9895-31cd14311d52

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1320608-6171-4322-b5a0-e23cb94d4e54
  27th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3c81dbd-f77d-4ce4-9895-31cd14311d52
  13th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.southampton.ac.uk/

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