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University of South Wales Train Station Sponsorship

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

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28 Nov 2025 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales, acting under Welsh devolved regulations, has recently completed the procurement process for a 12-month sponsorship contract involving the branding of Newport and Cardiff Train stations. This project, titled "University of South Wales Train Station Sponsorship," is classified within the marketing services industry category. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, below the threshold without competition, aligning with legal provisions outlined in UKPGA 2023/54. The contract, valued at £46,710 with a gross amount of £56,052, commenced on 1st December 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th November 2026. The primary business location for these services is Wales, specifically the regions covered by UKL22 and UKL21.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in marketing and advertising, particularly those specialising in large-scale branding and signage solutions. Companies like Route Sales & Media Limited, which has been successfully awarded this contract, can benefit from increased visibility and engagement with a diverse audience patronising these train stations daily. Businesses in the marketing sector seeking to expand their portfolio in public sector collaborations will find this type of tender a strategic avenue for growth, especially those capable of delivering comprehensive branding solutions across multiple formats, both digital and printed.

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Notice Title

University of South Wales Train Station Sponsorship

Notice Description

12-month sponsorship of Newport and Cardiff Train stations which includes a variety of branding within the stations, to include printed and digital signage.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078144-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,710 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
Libby Roberts
Contact Email
libby.roberts@southwales.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROUTE SALES & MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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