Tender

Publications production with end-to-end print services

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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Tender

29 Apr 2022 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University is currently conducting a procurement process for "Publications production with end-to-end print services" under the open procedure. The tender is active, targeting the printing and related services industry category, with a total contract value of £1,000,000. The submission deadline is set for 1st June 2022, with the contract expected to commence in September 2022. The procurement is taking place in Swansea, UK, and aims to support the production of high-quality print and digital publications while adhering to Welsh language standards.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in printing, digital publication design, and bilingual creative services, particularly those skilled in project management and collaboration with design teams. Companies looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector, especially those with experience meeting public body requirements in Wales, would be well-suited to compete in this tender, which allows for a contract extension after an initial three-year period.

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Notice Title

Publications production with end-to-end print services

Notice Description

We are looking for a Supplier who will have expertise in producing high-quality print and digital publications, including robust project and account management skills. They must have extensive expertise in collaborating with in-house design teams to produce seamless, brand-compliant creative marketing assets. They must be able to provide creative bilingual design to manage the complexity of the publications provided, and to meet the Welsh language standards required by public bodies in Wales. The University is seeking to award a contract to commence in September 2022 with an option to extend beyond the initial 3 year period for a further period of 12 months (3+1), to provide design support and end-to-end print services for its major publications.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are looking for a Supplier who will have expertise in producing high-quality print and digital publications, including robust project and account management skills. They must have extensive expertise in collaborating with in-house design teams to produce seamless, brand-compliant creative marketing assets. They must be able to provide creative bilingual design to manage the complexity of the publications provided, and to meet the Welsh language standards required by public bodies in Wales. The University is seeking to award a contract to commence in September 2022 with an option to extend beyond the initial 3 year period for a further period of 12 months (3+1), to provide design support and end-to-end print services for its major publications.

Renewal: 1 year extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03320d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011120-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

22120000 - Publications

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79800000 - Printing and related services

79933000 - Design support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2022Expired
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
Chris Grant
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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