Tender

Design and Print of Alumni Magazine

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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Tender

08 Oct 2021 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University is currently conducting a tender process for the design and print of its annual Alumni Magazine, valued at £300,000. This procurement is part of the goods category and is classified under "Printed books, brochures and leaflets". The procurement method is open, allowing all qualified suppliers to participate. The deadline for submissions is set for 8th November 2021, with the award period commencing on the same day. Potential contractors are required to submit their bids electronically through eTenderwales, with the project to be executed in Swansea, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in design, printing, and publishing, particularly those who can offer bilingual services. Given the scale of the magazine distribution, targeting around 70,000 alumni globally, firms with experience in high-volume print runs and creative design are particularly well-suited to compete. Participation in this contract not only offers a significant financial incentive but also a chance to enhance a business's portfolio through collaboration with a reputable higher education institution.

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Notice Title

Design and Print of Alumni Magazine

Notice Description

Each year the Alumni office produces the Swansea University Alumni Magazine, SAIL. The magazine is produced in print and sent to circa 70,000 alumni worldwide. A digital version of the print copy is created for electronic distribution and a bilingual edition is also produced for delivery within Wales. Swansea University is seeking to appoint a contractor for a 3 year period to produce the magazine in conjunction with the Alumni Relations team. This includes: The design Sourcing of imagery, where needed Print and postage Design and layout of magazine based on client brief. Create 2 x cover visuals for English/Billingual versions of the magazine Create finished artwork for a 28pp portrait English brochure ready for print. To include amendments from clearly marked up proofs. To layout Welsh text as per approved English brochure design and create finished artwork ready for print.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Each year the Alumni office produces the Swansea University Alumni Magazine, SAIL. The magazine is produced in print and sent to circa 70,000 alumni worldwide. A digital version of the print copy is created for electronic distribution and a bilingual edition is also produced for delivery within Wales. Swansea University is seeking to appoint a contractor for a 3 year period to produce the magazine in conjunction with the Alumni Relations team. This includes: The design Sourcing of imagery, where needed Print and postage Design and layout of magazine based on client brief. Create 2 x cover visuals for English/Billingual versions of the magazine Create finished artwork for a 28pp portrait English brochure ready for print. To include amendments from clearly marked up proofs. To layout Welsh text as per approved English brochure design and create finished artwork ready for print.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ea05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025240-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

22458000 - Bespoke printed matter

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1792602779

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

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