Tender

Swansea Bay PR Campaign 2025/26

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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Tender

01 May 2025 at 08:18

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea is inviting tenders for the "Swansea Bay PR Campaign 2025/26," aimed at promoting the region as a prime holiday destination in conjunction with Visit Wales’ 2025 "Hwyl" Campaign. This open procurement process falls under the advertising and marketing services category and is being conducted by a sub-central government public authority. Located in Swansea, United Kingdom (region UKL18), the procurement is at the 'tender' stage. Interested parties should note the deadline for tender submission is 22nd May 2025, with the contract period set to commence on 2nd June 2025 and conclude by 31st March 2026. The total contract value is £48,000 GBP, and submissions can be made electronically through the provided website link.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the marketing and advertising sectors to engage with a sub-central government project and expand their business portfolio. Companies with expertise in crafting high-quality promotional campaigns, particularly those with experience in tourism marketing, would find themselves well-suited to compete. The procurement method being 'open' allows broad competition, inviting businesses proficient in creating engaging campaigns tailored to showcase natural, cultural, and event aspects of Swansea Bay. This contract not only offers a substantial project but also a potential avenue for business growth and increased exposure within a prominent regional government project.

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Notice Title

Swansea Bay PR Campaign 2025/26

Notice Description

2025/26 campaign to promote Swansea Bay as a visitor's 'Happy Place' and also linking in with Visit Wales' new 2025 'Hwyl' Campaign. Designed to celebrate the different facets of Swansea Bay that staycaters are looking for in a holiday or short break - open spaces, fresh air and nature, coast and countryside, cultural experiences and live events

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050aec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018246-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
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
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

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