AwardedAwarded 27 October 2026

Photography Services Framework

North East Combined Authority · Local authority

In brief

North East Combined Authority awarded this contract to The Social Co Academy, The Bigger Picture Agency Ltd and Now North East Limited and 3 others on 27 October 2026.

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 support as and when required. It will enable the North East MSA 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 each lot to deliver photography services for an initial period of two years, with the option to extend for up to a further two years in two separate 12-month periods. The Framework includes 3 Lots: Lot 1: Press and PR Photography, covering announcements, launches, ministerial visits and events, including on-location photography, portraits, reportage-style images and rapid turnaround for press use. Lot 2: Staff Portraits and Corporate Photography, covering professional staff and stakeholder portraits, headshots, group photography, editing and retouching for print and digital communications. Lot 3: Regional Landscapes and Architectural Imagery, covering landscapes, cityscapes, architecture, infrastructure, regeneration projects, and drone or aerial photography across the North East.

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

Who won

WinnerLotValueDates
The Social Co Academy (SME)
The Bigger Picture Agency Ltd (SME)
Now North East Limited
Gavin Forster Photography Limited (SME)
23 bids received
Press and PR Photography£99,000
Awarded 27 October 2026
Creo Communications Ltd (SME)
The Social Co Academy (SME)
The Bigger Picture Agency Ltd (SME)
Now North East Limited
25 bids received
Lot 2 - Staff Portraits and Corporate Photography£99,000
Awarded 27 October 2026
Creo Communications Ltd (SME)
The Social Co Academy (SME)
The Bigger Picture Agency Ltd (SME)
Graeme Peacock (SME)
25 bids received
Regional Landscapes and Architectural Imagery£99,000
Awarded 27 October 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 034190-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 056759-2026
  3. Tender notice · UK4, notice 058693-2026
  4. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 101534-2026

About the buyer

From notice 034190-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 15 April 2026, last updated 27 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 October 2026.