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title: "Invitation to Tender for Photography Production Services"
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# Invitation to Tender for Photography Production Services

Buyer: THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9aa5e10-c93c-45d1-850a-5f86ed53d269

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## Summary

GC Business Growth Hub Limited is seeking to appoint an organisation for a Framework Contract to deliver Photography Production Services, with the tender titled "Invitation to Tender for Photography Production Services." This procurement is categorised under the photographic services industry and is located in the North West of England. The contract will span a period of one year from the award date, with the potential to extend for two additional one-year periods, depending on performance. The total value of the contract, including any extensions, will not exceed £140,000. The tender was published on 9th July 2019, and submissions for the tender were due by 26th July 2019.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for photography businesses, especially those specialising in commercial and event photography. The successful bidder will need to deliver high-quality images for various marketing purposes across multiple platforms. Businesses that are agile, with experience in event coverage, client interaction, and marketing collaboration, are well-suited to compete. With an estimated value range of £30,000 to £90,000 for the two lots combined, this contract could significantly contribute to the growth of smaller photography firms looking to expand their portfolio and client base within the public sector.

## Notice

GC Business Growth Hub wishes to appoint an organisation(s) to enter into a Framework Contract for the delivery of photography services. This Framework Agreement shall comprise of two lots as follows, bidders may apply for either one or both of the lots. Lot 1 General Photography Lot 2 Commercial and Event Photography. Professional, dynamic, interesting and engaging imagery is central to GC Business Growth Hub's digital and offline presence. High quality photography is required for both online and offline marketing across a range of marketing channels, including, although not limited to; collateral, literature, multi-channel marketing campaigns, promoting Hub events, social media, website, press releases and for use on Hub and partner websites. GC Business Growth Hub requires the successful photographers to attend events, meet with clients for onsite photo shoots, and liaise with the central Hub marketing and PR functions to propose, scope and produce exciting, creative photographic images that capture the Hub activity and ethos. Images will be used across a wide range of channels. GC Business Growth Hub would expect a level of post-shoot editing to produce high quality end results. There could be a requirement to work with other Hub agencies, suppliers and third-party partners, including contracted suppliers for full service marketing, events, media and public relations, website design and digital. Resource will be drawn upon as and when required, within the conditions laid out in the Single Supplier Framework Agreement through "call off" contracts". The contract period will be from the award date for a period of one year, with an option, to be exercised at GM Business Support Limited sole discretion for two additional period of 12 months each, subject to satisfactory performance reviews. Please be aware that the current ERDF funding ends on the 31st December 2021. The likely value of activity under this two Lot single supplier framework will be between PS20,000 and PS90,000, based on an expectation of Lot 1 value being approximately PS10,000 to PS30,000 and Lot 2 value being approximately PS10,000 to PS60,000 excluding VAT. The total value of this contract, including any extensions, will not exceed PS140,000 excluding VAT. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/ProjectManage/71

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/024aa29a-d14b-4683-a6bf-82137c9d4a80 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2019 - 8 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,000 |
| 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 | THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 5JW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WAMBAM PHOTOGRAPHY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79961000 - Photographic services

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2019 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/024aa29a-d14b-4683-a6bf-82137c9d4a80
- 9 Jul 2019 at 08:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcc17485-309f-4dc7-a5f1-11f0e630df08

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/024aa29a-d14b-4683-a6bf-82137c9d4a80
  6th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcc17485-309f-4dc7-a5f1-11f0e630df08
  9th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/ProjectManage/71
  Tender Documents

## Notice URLs

- https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/tenders

## Provenance

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