Scope
Reference
CN250479
Description
Under the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, all applicants aged 18 years or over who are accepted for naturalisation or registration as a British citizen must take a citizenship oath and pledge at a citizenship ceremony. The heart of the citizenship ceremony will involve prospective citizens making an oath or affirmation to His Majesty the King and a pledge of loyalty to the United Kingdom after which a certificate will be presented.
In the county of Kent citizenship ceremonies are provided by Kent County Council.
http://www.kent.gov.uk/births-ceremonies-and-deaths/other-ceremonies/citizenship-ceremony
Kent County Council is providing an opportunity for the successful photographer to take photographs of citizenship ceremony guests, for sale. All guests would have the option to purchase photographs at each event. In exchange for access to the ceremonies and the ability to sell photographs to the guests, Kent County Council seeks a percentage of any sales revenue.
Before commencing the procurement process, KCC have issued a Market Engagement Questionnaire related to the procurement. The deadline for submission of the questionnaire is 12pm on Friday 21st November 2025.
Please note that the "Total Value" publicised notice in this notice is an estimation of the revenue that this contract will generate for KCC. The Revenue generated for a supplier of the service may exceed this figure and is subject to the outcome of the evaluation process. Further information on the evaluation process will be provided within the Invitation to Tender documents.
To submit a questionnaire response for the opportunity, please register your interest here:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/respondToList.html?accessCode=C4CU37R4DP
Total value (estimated)
- £30,000 excluding VAT
- £36,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79961000 - Photographic services
Contract locations
- UKJ4 - Kent
Engagement
Engagement deadline
21 November 2025
Engagement process description
Kent County Council have issued a Market Engagement Questionnaire for CN250479 Citizenship Ceremony Photography. Further details regarding the procurement, and this Market Engagement Exercise, has been provided within the Market Engagement Questionnaire.
The deadline for response is 12pm on Friday 21st November 2025.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contracting authority
Kent County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLDL-8938-YGYW
Sessions House
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Joseph Kay
Email: joseph.kay@kent.gov.uk
Region: UKJ45 - Mid Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government