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title: "Photography Services Framework"
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# Photography Services Framework

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b5b3

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has concluded the procurement process for its Photography Services Framework, aimed at acquiring professional photographers to deliver high-quality imagery representing the University in the competitive higher education market. This tender, classified under "Photographic services" within the services category, involves multiple contracts worth up to £240,000 each, signed on 13th March 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure, spanning services required across various locations in the UK (region UKJ3). The framework includes two lots: one for large-scale, high-end photography, and one for smaller, quick turnaround projects. This process is now in the award stage, with multiple suppliers appointed, including Chris Russell Photography Limited, Harrison Bates, Jasdeep Kaur Lehal, Jon Banfield, Matt Sills Limited, and The Press Association Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses in the photographic services industry, accommodating needs for both high-end and quick turnaround projects. Suppliers will support diverse university activities, including marketing, event collateral, student and alumni campaigns, and press releases. Suitable businesses for this tender are those experienced in handling both large projects requiring professional equipment and creative problem-solving, and smaller jobs demanding efficiency and adaptability. High-quality production, cost-effectiveness, and stakeholder engagement are critical criteria for selection, making this an excellent opportunity for photographers with robust portfolios and expertise in versatile, high-pressure environments.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Large Photography Jobs / High-end Photography

Large Photography Jobs / High-end Photography

Smaller / Quick Turnaround Photography Jobs

Smaller / Quick Turnaround Photography Jobs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012516-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | £240,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £360,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | CHRIS RUSSELL PHOTOGRAPHY; HARRISON BATES; JASDEEP KAUR LEHAL; 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

- 2 Apr 2025 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012516-2025
- 25 Nov 2024 at 14:41 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038027-2024
- 12 Nov 2024 at 10:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036527-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southampton.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home
- https://intendhost.co.uk/

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