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Photography Services Framework

North East Combined Authority · Local authority

In brief

North East Combined Authority was looking for suppliers for this contract. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.

It is a framework worth up to £99,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 31 August 2026.

It is split into 3 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

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

LotTradeValue
Press and PR Photography
31 August 2026 to 31 August 2028
What this lot covers

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).

—£99,000
Lot 2 - Staff Portraits and Corporate Photography
31 August 2026 to 31 August 2028
What this lot covers

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).

—£99,000
Regional Landscapes and Architectural Imagery
31 August 2026 to 31 August 2028
What this lot covers

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).

—£99,000

Timeline

  1. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 034190-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 056759-2026
  3. Tender notice · UK4, notice 058693-2026

About the buyer

From notice 034190-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 15 April 2026, last updated 22 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.