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title: "CN250479 Citizenship Ceremony Photography"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060986"
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buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# CN250479 Citizenship Ceremony Photography

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060986

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## Summary

Kent County Council has completed a procurement process titled 'CN250479 Citizenship Ceremony Photography', focusing on the provision of photographic services at citizenship ceremonies. The contracting process was categorised under the services industry and executed through an open procurement method below the threshold. The ceremonies are held at Oakwood House in Maidstone, United Kingdom. The procurement stage began with the tender process on 20th January 2026 and was actively awarded to Manu Palomeque Photography & Film, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2026. The contract, initially for a year, has provisions for extension up to two additional years, potentially extending to March 2029.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in photographic services, particularly those experienced in event photography. By serving as the official photographer for these ceremonies, businesses can capitalise on direct sales to ceremony guests and benefit from a revenue-sharing arrangement with Kent County Council. The opportunity is tailored to businesses capable of managing consistent deliveries of high-quality event photography, thereby allowing them to strengthen their portfolio, expand their client base, and increase their revenue streams. The contract, which has a gross value of up to £42,000, exemplifies how such service tenders can foster business growth.

## Notice

Under the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, all applicants aged 18 years or over who are accepted for naturalisation or registration as a British citizen must take a citizenship oath and pledge at a citizenship ceremony. The heart of the citizenship ceremony will involve prospective citizens making an oath or affirmation to His Majesty the King and a pledge of loyalty to the United Kingdom after which a certificate will be presented. In the county of Kent citizenship ceremonies are provided by Kent County Council. http://www.kent.gov.uk/births-ceremonies-and-deaths/other-ceremonies/citizenship-ceremony KCC Libraries, Registration & Archives unit requires a professional photographer to be present at each Citizenship ceremony, (which will take place at Oakwood House, Maidstone ME16 8AE) to give new Citizens the opportunity to obtain a souvenir photo from the event. All guests would have the option to purchase photographs at each event. In exchange for access to the ceremonies and the ability to sell photographs to the guests, Kent County Council seeks a percentage of any sales revenue. Further detail regarding the frequency of ceremonies and service requirements have been provided within the tender documents. Please note that the "Total Value" publicised within this notice is an estimation of the revenue that this contract will generate for KCC. The revenue generated for both parties is subject to service volumes throughout the contract term.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is the potential for a contract extension of up to 2 additional years (1+1). The total contract term is 3 years if all available contract extensions are taken.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041275-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MANU PALOMEQUE PHOTOGRAPHY & FILM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79961000 - Photographic services

## Release History

- 6 May 2026 at 07:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041275-2026
- 20 Jan 2026 at 10:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004639-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041275-2026
  6th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004639-2026
  20th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk/births-ceremonies-and-deaths/other-ceremonies/citizenship-ceremony
- https://www.kent.gov.uk/
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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