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title: "Destination Tweed - Photography Partner"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000769229"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TWEED FORUM"
published: "2024-08-07"
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# Destination Tweed - Photography Partner

Buyer: TWEED FORUM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000769229

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## Summary

The Tweed Forum has awarded a public procurement contract titled "Destination Tweed - Photography Partner," under an open procedure aimed at environmental protection services. This procurement is part of the "Destination Tweed" project, a five-year river revitalisation effort focusing on the River Tweed Catchment area, which includes regions in the south of Scotland and North Northumberland. The contract, which is associated with industry classification CPV 79961000 (photographic services), was signed on 5th August 2024 and is valued at GBP 28,800. The project involves producing 1,000 photographic stills that capture the natural and cultural heritage along the River Tweed over various seasons and locations, ranging from Moffat to Berwick Upon Tweed.

This tender creates numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental, cultural, and event photography. It particularly suits photography companies or individual photographers with a keen understanding of natural and cultural heritage representation. Businesses that can showcase diverse imagery, including landscapes, wildlife, and events, aligning with the Destination Tweed project’s vision and values, are well-suited to compete. Given the project's focus on promoting tourism and environmental conservation, the selected contractor will have the chance to engage in a high-profile project with significant visibility, potentially leading to further business growth and opportunities within similar industry sectors.

## Notice

DT seek to appoint a photographer/photography company to produce for the project 1000 photographic stills which reflect the diverse natural and cultural heritage of the River Tweed over a wide geographic and seasonal spread.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

DT is a 5-year river revitalisation project, which aims to conserve, protect and promote the natural environment and cultural heritage of the River Tweed and deliver significant economic, environmental, educational and social benefits to the south of Scotland and North Northumberland. DT seek to appoint a photographer/photography company to produce for the project 1000 photographic stills which reflect the diverse natural and cultural heritage of the River Tweed over a wide geographic and seasonal spread. These images should feature a mix of individuals, wildlife and landscapes along the River Tweed, from Moffat to Berwick Upon Tweed, showcasing the work of DT projects, covering specified events in the catchment, to be discussed with the successful tenderer. The DT team are looking to work with an individual/company which understands our vision and values and knows how to represent this through project imagery for our Destination Tweed projects including images to promote the new outdoor tourist attraction, the River Tweed Trail.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511545 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2024 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,800 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TWEED FORUM |
| Locality | MELROSE |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 9DF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Leaderdale and Melrose |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE AIRBORNE LENS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79961000 - Photographic services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511545
- 12 Jun 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507299

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN507299&idx=1
  12th June 2024 - ITT Letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN507299&idx=2
  12th June 2024 - Destination Tweed - Photo Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507299
  Destination Tweed - Photography Partner - DT seek to appoint a photographer/photography company to produce for the project 1000 photographic stills which reflect the diverse natural and cultural heritage of the River Tweed over a wide geographic and seasonal spread.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511545
  Destination Tweed - Photography Partner - DT seek to appoint a photographer/photography company to produce for the project 1000 photographic stills which reflect the diverse natural and cultural heritage of the River Tweed over a wide geographic and seasonal spread.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.tweedforum.org
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000769229
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://wwwpubliccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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