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Framework Agreement for External Printing Services

City & County of Swansea

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08 May 2026 at 12:28

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03 Sep 2024 at 14:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea has completed a framework agreement for external printing services, focusing on various printing needs such as bulk production for Council Tax and Electoral Registration, and daily transactional documents. The procurement process, classified under CPV code 79810000 for printing services, included an open procedure allowing broad participation. Taking place at the Civic Centre in Swansea, Wales, this procurement was broken down into eight distinct lots, each catering to specialized printing requirements and initially inviting submissions by 4th October 2024. The award stage was active by May 2026 with several lots awarded to multiple suppliers, indicating a successfully concluded bidding process.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies in the printing and signage sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the open procurement procedure. Suitable businesses might include those offering digital and litho printing, promotional items, or extensive signage services capable of meeting diverse demands outlined in the lots. By participating, businesses could establish a relationship with a regional authority and secure long-term contracts across various categories, enhancing their market presence and service portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for External Printing Services

Notice Description

The DesignPrint unit provides an in-house design, print and production service for Swansea Council supplying bulk transactional printing for Council Tax, Electoral Registration and daily work such as invoices, pay slips, statements, BACS statements, etc Swansea Council invites you to submit a tender bid to provide Print and Signage where the DesignPrint unit is unable to provide the service internally. Tenderers will be given the opportunity to tender for 8 separate lots

Lot Information

Large Print Runs

Lot 1 - Large Print Runs (Litho Print Runs i.e. Flyers / Leaflets / Booklets / Magazines / Folders - includes folding and bespoke sizes / NCR)

Small Print Runs

Lot 2 - Small Print Runs (Digital Short Print Runs i.e. Business Cards / Flyers / Certificates / Posters / Letterheads / Compliment Slips / NCR)

Mailing and Mail Merge

Lot 3 - Mailing and Mail Merge (variable data i.e. Transactional Printing, Bills and invoices)

Printed envelopes

Lot 4 - Printed Envelopes (i.e. C5 / C4 / DL Size, with printed Insignia and return address)

Large Format

Lot 5 - Large Format (i.e. Basic cut vinyl lettering / printed logos / partial wraps / full vehicle wraps / Banners / Exhibition Displays / Vinyl Graphics / Sign Panels / External Sign Panels / Post mounted Signs / Sign Fitting)

Promotional Items

Lot 6 - Promotional Items (i.e. Pens / Mugs / Lanyards / Clothing / Awards / Umbrellas / Gazebos)

Promotional/Branded Clothing

Lot 7 - Promotional/Branded Clothing (i.e. Sweatshirts / T-shirts / Protective Clothing / Jackets and Coats)

Feather Flags and Mesh Scrim

Lot 8 - Feather Flags and Mesh Scrim (i.e. Feather Flags / Mesh Scrim banners)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0497b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042462-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79810000 - Printing services

79811000 - Digital printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
City & County of Swansea
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Postcode Area
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
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
19
Supplier Names

A.Mclay & Company Ltd

Baker Goodchild Direct Marketing Limited

CEDAR PACKAGING LIMITED

CPS Wales Ltd

CapreDeeM Ltd

DS Repro / The Print Centre

Get Yourself Noticed Ltd

HARLOW PRINTING LTD

Hansign

Inc Dot Com Limited

MAIL SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED

MPS MARKETING SERVICES LTD

MS-GROUP LIMITED t/a Morgans Consult

Oner Signs

Osmosis Promotional Productions

PA PROMOTIONS LIMITED

Semaphore (Cardiff) Limited

Synertec Limited

Zenith Media

Further Information

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