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Photography Services Framework

North East Combined Authority · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 13:22.

Opportunity overview

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).

Classification

  • CPV79961000 — Photographic services

Lots

  • Press and PR Photography£99k
  • Lot 2 - Staff Portraits and Corporate Photography£99k
  • Regional Landscapes and Architectural Imagery£99k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
OPEN2026756
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
No

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Special regime

lightTouch

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
Call off contracts will be awarded by either Direct Award and/or Mini Competition

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Tender Period

Ends
17 Jul 2026, 17:00

Enquiry period

Ends
10 Jul 2026, 17:00

Amendments

Entry 1
Description
The deadline for clarification questions and tender submission has been extended to 10 July and 17 July respectively.
Id
058693-2026

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Press and PR Photography
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 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).
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
118,800
Amount
99,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Starts
31 Aug 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Aug 2028, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Aug 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The contract is for a period of 2 years with the option to extend by a further 2 years (2 + 1 + 1).

Award criteria

Description
Call off contracts will be awarded by either Direct Award and/or Mini Competition.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Lot 2 - Staff Portraits and Corporate Photography
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 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).
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
118,800
Amount
99,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Starts
31 Aug 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Aug 2028, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Aug 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The contract is for a period of 2 years with the option to extend by a further 2 years (2 + 1 + 1).

Award criteria

Description
Call off contracts will be awarded by either Direct Award and/or Mini Competition.
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Regional Landscapes and Architectural Imagery
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 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).
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
118,800
Amount
99,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Starts
31 Aug 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Aug 2028, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Aug 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The contract is for a period of 2 years with the option to extend by a further 2 years (2 + 1 + 1).

Award criteria

Description
Call off contracts will be awarded by either Direct Award and/or Mini Competition.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79961000
Description
Photographic services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC14
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKC2
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79961000
Description
Photographic services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC14
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKC2
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79961000
Description
Photographic services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC14
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKC2
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
L-1
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 2
Id
058693-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
22 Jun 2026, 17:10
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
North East Combined Authority
Id
GB-PPON-PJMR-6594-BRGH

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PJMR-6594-BRGH

Address

Street Address
The Lumen, St James' Boulevard
Locality
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Postal Code
NE4 5BZ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKC22

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Newcastle Upon Tyne · UKC22 · NE4 5BZ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKC14 · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKC2 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

3 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

3 VERSIONS
  1. 034190-2026Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 056759-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  3. 058693-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·