--- title: "Framework Agreement for Creative Film, Moving Images & Associated Stills, and Professional Photography Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06da40" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06da40" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06da40.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06da40.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD" published: "2026-08-03" --- # Framework Agreement for Creative Film, Moving Images & Associated Stills, and Professional Photography Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06da40 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06da40) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06da40.json) ## Summary The University of Huddersfield is currently in the tender stage for a framework agreement titled "Framework Agreement for Creative Film, Moving Images & Associated Stills, and Professional Photography Services." Located in Huddersfield, United Kingdom (postal code HD1 3DH), this procurement process is organised under the marketing and film production industry category. It is designed to engage multiple suppliers across three lots: Creative Film, Moving Images & Associated Stills, and Professional Photography. This open procedure tender process commenced on 3rd August 2026 and aims to conclude the tender period by 28th August 2026, with awards anticipated by 30th October 2026. Interested parties must submit electronic applications in English via the specified eSourcing portal. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in creative film production, moving images, and professional photography services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in video production, editing, visual content creation, or professional photography, especially those experienced in the education sector, are well-suited to compete. Each lot requires suppliers to deliver high-quality services, including end-to-end film production, flexible visual content deliveries, and photography for events. The framework agreement's extensive scope, including an initial contract period with potential extensions totaling up to four years and a gross value of £1,000,000, promises substantial growth opportunities for successful bidders, particularly if they can effectively meet the University's needs for high-quality, flexible, and collaborative services. ## Notice The University of Huddersfield intends to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the supply of Creative Film, Moving Images & Associated Stills, and Professional Photography Services. The framework will consist of three lots: Lot 1: Creative Film - To deliver a high-quality film production service on a project-by-project basis. Lot 2: Moving Images & Associated Stills - To deliver flexible, high-quality moving images with associated stills and post-production services on a project-by-project basis. Lot 3: Professional Photography - To deliver high quality professional photography for a variety of purposes, including events and conferences, portrait and group photography of staff, students, VIPs and facilities including buildings and equipment for use across multiple platforms. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Huddersfield:-Marketing-services./94UNZJAZ7S To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/94UNZJAZ7S ### Lot Information Creative Film The appointed suppliers will deliver a high-quality video production service on a project-by-project basis. They will be considered as partners and will be expected to offer a highly flexible, adaptable and high-quality service depending on the varying needs, size and budget of individual projects. The University requires end-to-end film production services, including project management, pre-production planning, scriptwriting and storyboarding, on-site filming, and professional post-production. Deliverables must include professionally edited, multi-platform video content with graphics, captions, motion graphics, audio licensing, and supporting assets, supported by clear communication, feedback processes, and value-for-money delivery. Suppliers will have experience within the UK Higher Education sector, a strong understanding of the University's target audiences, and the ability to deliver projects in-house while collaborating effectively with the University's stakeholders and partner agencies. Renewal: There is the option to extend annually for 2 further periods of 1 year, subject to continued satisfactory performance and pricing. The maximum agreement term is 4 years. Moving Images and Associated Stills The appointed suppliers will deliver flexible, high-quality moving images with associated stills and post-production services on a project basis. The University requires the professional capture, editing and delivery of visual content in line with the University's requirements, including filming and associated photography across campus and external locations, project liaison, risk and logistics management, and post-production services. Deliverables will include edited footage and photography selections, branded graphics, captions, motion graphics, licensed audio where required, and final assets optimised for use across digital, social, event and internal communication channels, supported by clear feedback, version control and value-for-money delivery. Suppliers are expected to demonstrate an understanding of the education sector and the University's target audiences, along with the capacity to deliver the services requested. Renewal: There is the option to extend annually for 2 further periods of 1 year, subject to continued satisfactory performance and pricing. The maximum agreement term is 4 years. Professional Photography Professional photography for a variety of purposes, including events and conferences, portrait and group photography of staff, students, VIPs and facilities including buildings and equipment for use across multiple platforms. Service requirements under this lot will include both pre-planned activity and short-notice events. The successful suppliers will be experienced professional photographers who are accustomed to working with a wide variety of people and have excellent interpersonal skills to build a rapport with those featured in the photos, from VIPs to students. Post-production activity and provision of high-quality images in line with a pre-agreed deadline is essential. This usually involves a quick turnaround for use in press releases and social media content. The photographer will be expected to make an appropriate selection of photos based on the brief i.e. the photographer will select the best images to match the brief and highlight/separate these from all photos taken to enable quick selection by the service. Renewal: There is the option to extend annually for 2 further periods of 1 year, subject to continued satisfactory performance and pricing. The maximum agreement term is 4 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073312-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Nov 2026 - 10 Nov 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | £1,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD | | Locality | HUDDERSFIELD | | Post town | Huddersfield | | Postcode | HD1 3DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees | | Local authority | Kirklees | | Electoral ward | Newsome | | Westminster constituency | Huddersfield | | Delivery location | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 79342000 - Marketing services - 79961000 - Photographic services - 92111000 - Motion picture and video production services ## Release History - 3 Aug 2026 at 14:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073312-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073312-2026 3rd August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com - https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/94UNZJAZ7S - https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Huddersfield:-Marketing-services./94UNZJAZ7S - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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