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Open tender · Notice 094446-2026

Photography Services Framework

South Tyneside Borough Council

Value
£120k
Closes
5 Nov 2026 (21 days)
Where
North East
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
1 Jan 2027 – 31 Dec 2028

Framework: winning a place puts you on an approved list for future work. It's the entry ticket, not guaranteed work.

In plain English

South Tyneside Borough Council wants a flexible photography service to cover events, campaigns and media activity across the borough, worth an estimated £120,000 over the two-year contract from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2028. This is a ranked list of up to 10 approved suppliers, so a place on it is an entry ticket to being considered rather than guaranteed work.

Good fit for: Local or regional photographers and small photography agencies experienced in events, press and corporate work.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • No guarantee of work There is no guarantee of business.
  • Only 10 suppliers will be appointed, ranked There will be a maximum of 10 suppliers awarded to the framework, this will be a ranked framework

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

The service to be provided is for a flexible, high-quality photography service to support its communications, marketing, media relations, engagement and reputation management activity. To deliver a wide range of events, campaigns, projects, services and initiatives throughout the year which require professional photography for a variety of purposes. This may include, but is not limited to, press and media activity, civic and corporate events, place promotion, regeneration projects, profile-raising, resident engagement, internal communications, award ceremonies, visits, launches, consultations, campaigns and social media content. There will be a maximum of 10 suppliers awarded to the framework, this will be a ranked framework however the Council reserve the right to run a mini competition on specific projects. The annual value is estimated to be in the region of £20,000. - £30,000. There is no guarantee of business.

Procedure: Below threshold - open competition (Open: anyone can bid (a lower-value contract with lighter rules)). Published 6 Oct 2026.

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