LONG TERM ARRANGEMENT (LTA) FOR THE PROVISION OF PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES TO UNICEF SIERRA LEONE FOR 24 MONTHS. ONLY BUSINESSES REGISTERED IN SIERRA LEONE

This bid is only for businesses registered in Sierra Leone Q1 Will UNICEF cover transport and logistics? Assignments within Freetown (including Waterloo) The contractor must cover all transport and local movement costs. These costs must be included in the professional service fee. No separate payment will be made by UNICEF for transport within Freetown. Q2 Assignments outside Freetown (beyond Waterloo)? Transport and accommodation are not included in the service fee. The contractor must quote these costs separately in their financial proposal. These costs will only be covered if they are: Submitted in advance, and Approved by UNICEF in writing before travel Q3 Use of UNICEF transport? UNICEF may provide transport for joint field missions only if available. Contractors should not rely on this when preparing their proposals. Q4 Who is responsible for securing subjects and locations? UNICEF will facilitate a fixer, identify locations, and coordinate subjects for photography. Q5 What is expected in terms of photo quality and format? Photos must be high resolution (minimum 3000 × 4000 px preferred), professionally edited, and delivered in JPEG/RAW format with complete metadata. Q6 What meta data is required? All images must include IPTC metadata: Who, What, Where, When, Why, photographer credit, and UNICEF copyright. Q7 Are RAW files required? A Yes — UNICEF has first rights to all originals, including RAW files. Q8 What is the expected turnaround time? Typically Half-day assignments (up to 4 hours): Minimum of 10 edited images within 2 hours post-event (for immediate social media use) Full set of edited images delivered within 12 hours Full-day assignments: Minimum of 10 edited images within 2 hours post-event Full set of edited images delivered within 24 hours All delivered images must include complete metadata. Q9 Who owns the photos? All photos, RAW files, and related materials produced under this contract are the exclusive property of UNICEF. Q10 Is drone photography included? A Yes, where required. Contractors are responsible for ensuring full compliance with national regulations, including licensing and permissions for drone operations in Sierra Leone.