Official UK procurement notice
Photography Services Framework · UK public procurement notice
Authority: North East Combined Authority (Local council)
What is being bought3 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe purpose of the Photography Services Framework is to establish access to reliable, flexible and professional photography services support as and when required. It will enable the North East CA to commission services quickly while maintaining fair competition, transparent procurement and value for money.
The Authority is seeking to appoint up to four suppliers to deliver photography services for a period of 2 years from August 2026 with the option to extend by a further 2 years (2 + 1 + 1).
CPV: Photographic services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework · open framework scheme (admission reopens)
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Places
- up to 4 suppliers
- Framework period
- 2 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 31 Aug 2026
Published description of the framework
Call off contracts will be awarded by either Direct Award and/or Mini Competition
Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure
3 lots · all with a published valueEvery one of these 3 lots carries the same published figure, £99,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.
Lot #1Press and PR PhotographyRenewalceiling above
To provide responsive photography for announcements, launches, ministerial visits and events.
Typical requirements:
- On-location photography across the North East
- Portraits of key speakers and attendees
- Capturing natural interaction and reportage moments
- Same-day or next-day turnaround for press use
- Editing, captioning and delivery of optimised digital files for print and online media.
The maximum possible value of ALL lots is a total of £99,000 excl. VAT across the entire framework term (including any options to extend).
Lot #2Staff Portraits and Corporate PhotographyRenewalceiling above
To provide consistent, professional portraits of staff and stakeholders for use in communications materials.
Typical requirements:
- Studio or on-location photography (headshots and group images)
- Controlled lighting and consistent styling
- Editing and retouching
- Web and print resolutions.
The maximum possible value of ALL lots is a total of £99,000 excl. VAT across the entire framework term (including any options to extend).
Lot #3Regional Landscapes and Architectural ImageryRenewalceiling above
To capture the character, environment and infrastructure of the North East.
Typical requirements:
- Landscape and cityscape photography across the Combined Authority area
- Architectural, infrastructure and regeneration project imagery
- Drone and aerial perspective shots
- Editing, retouching and colour correction for promotional use.
Images will be used to promote the North East region nationally and internationally.
The maximum possible value of ALL lots is a total of £99,000 excl. VAT across the entire framework term (including any options to extend).
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- “Photography Services Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 4 suppliers, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Below threshold - open competition
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Below threshold
- Regulatory regime
- Light touch regime
- Commercial structure
- Open framework scheme
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 15 Apr 2026, 13:07 BST
- Last source update
- 22 Jun 2026, 17:10 BST
- Authority reference
OPEN2026756- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-056759- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0682fbFind a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 17 Jul 2026, 17:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 10 Jul 2026, 17:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
Timeline
15 Apr 2026 → 31 Aug 2026 · 7 dates- Planning notice published188 days ago15 Apr 2026, 13:07 BST
- Next notice expected161 days ago11 May 2026, 23:59 BST
- Tender notice published126 days ago16 Jun 2026, 15:45 BST
- Latest notice published120 days ago22 Jun 2026, 17:10 BST
- Clarification questions by102 days ago10 Jul 2026, 17:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends95 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown17 Jul 2026, 17:00 BST
- Contract starts50 days ago31 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST
Notice history
6 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 15 Apr 2026- Planned procurement notice published15 Apr 2026, 13:07 BSTUK3
- Tender notice published16 Jun 2026, 15:45 BSTUK4
- Status changed to active16 Jun 2026, 15:45 BST
- Deadline moved to 1 Jul 2026, 17:00 BST16 Jun 2026, 15:45 BST+19 days · was 12 Jun 2026, 23:59 BST
- Tender notice published22 Jun 2026, 17:10 BSTUK4
- Deadline moved to 17 Jul 2026, 17:00 BST22 Jun 2026, 17:10 BST+16 days · was 1 Jul 2026, 17:00 BST
Published amendments (1)
The deadline for clarification questions and tender submission has been extended to 10 July and 17 July respectively.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (4)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
Notices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Planned procurement notice Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender