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title: "QUB/2510/24 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Professional Photography Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0470da"
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# QUB/2510/24 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Professional Photography Services

Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0470da

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## Summary

Queen's University Belfast recently completed a procurement process for a framework agreement to provide professional photography services. The procurement was managed under an open procedure and targeted photographic services, classified under CPV 79961000. The framework aims to ensure continuity of service to support key university messaging and includes public relations, corporate, and creative photography. Various methods for call-off from the framework have been outlined, including direct award, desktop evaluation, and further competition. The procurement covers multiple locations within Queen’s campus in Belfast (UKN06 region) and potentially other venues as required. Key dates include the tender period ending on 29 July 2024, and the contract was signed on 20 September 2024.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses within the photography industry, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) located in the UK. By being part of a prestigious academic institution's framework, businesses can gain substantial visibility and potential for recurring work. The framework arrangement, which initially spans 12 months with the possibility of extending by up to 36 months, allows for flexibility and continuous engagement. Photographers with expertise in public relations, corporate, and creative photography are well-suited to compete for this tender, positioning themselves for long-term collaborations with the university.

## Notice

The Communications Office within Queen's wishes to appoint a panel of three photography service providers to a framework agreement for the Provision of Professional Photography Services, ensuring continuity of service and resulting in the delivery of key University messaging. Photography services required are as follows and will be available to Queen's Schools and Directorates on an ad hoc basis:* Public Relations Photography* Corporate Photography* Creative photographyThe Economic Operator(s) will be required to deliver the service at multiple locations within Queen's campus and at other venues as required.Call-off from this Framework Agreement is by means of Method 1 - Direct Award (Ranked), Method 2 - Desktop Evaluation, or Method 3 - Further Competition.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Communications Office within Queen's wishes to appoint a panel of three photography service providers to a framework agreement for the Provision of Professional Photography Services, ensuring continuity of service and resulting in the delivery of key University messaging. Photography services required are as follows and will be available to Queen's Schools and Directorates on an ad hoc basis:* Public Relations Photography* Corporate Photography* Creative photographyThe Economic Operator(s) will be required to deliver the service at multiple locations within Queen's campus and at other venues as required.Call-off from this Framework Agreement is by means of Method 1 - Direct Award (Ranked), Method 2 - Desktop Evaluation, or Method 3 - Further Competition.

Options: The Agreement will initially be for a period of 12 months, subject to satisfactory annual review, with the option to extend the agreement by up to a further 36 months.

Renewal: The Agreement will initially be for a period of 12 months, subject to satisfactory annual review, with the option to extend the agreement by up to a further 36 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030115-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT7 1NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | PACEMAKER PRESS INTERNATIONAL; PARKWAY PHOTOGRAPHY; PRESS EYE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22315000 - Photographs
- 79961000 - Photographic services
- 79961100 - Advertising photography services
- 79961300 - Specialised photography services
- 79961350 - Studio photography services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2024 at 09:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030115-2024
- 18 Jun 2024 at 14:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018783-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home
- https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/FinanceDirectorate/visitors/procurement/

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