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# Photography Services Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/photography-services-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-0682fb). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** North East Combined Authority: "Photography Services Framework". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £99,000. 3 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 17 Jul 2026, 17:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.open-uk.org.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [North East Combined Authority](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/north-east-combined-authority-ons-e47000014)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £99,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 17 July 2026 at 17:00 BST
- **Lots:** 3
- **Procurement Method:** Below threshold - open competition
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Photographic services
- **Delivery Location:** UKC14, UKC2
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 4 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/photography-services-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-0682fb#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0682fb`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/photography-services-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-0682fb#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [open-uk.org](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.open-uk.org%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/photography-services-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-0682fb#participate

## Description
The 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).

## Lots (3)
### Lot 1: Press and PR Photography
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79961000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £99,000
- **Description:** 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 reportag...
- **Contract Period:** 30/08/2026 to 31/08/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Lot 2 - Staff Portraits and Corporate Photography
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79961000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £99,000
- **Description:** 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...
- **Contract Period:** 30/08/2026 to 31/08/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Regional Landscapes and Architectural Imagery
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79961000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £99,000
- **Description:** 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 ae...
- **Contract Period:** 30/08/2026 to 31/08/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F056759-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-06-22T16:10:23.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-20T09:11:46.868Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0682fb