Notice Information
Notice Title
SU30(26) Creative Design and publications production with end-to-end print services
Notice Description
Provision of Creative Design and publications production with end-to-end print services Swansea University requires creative design services and publication production with end-to-end print services as defined by the brief and as required across the University which will include: * the development of digital and print publications, including prospectuses, which showcase Swansea University's brand and visual identity, introduce prospective students to the University and celebrate our greatest achievements * working with the in-house design team to service the creative design and print requirements of university faculties and directorates, as well as externally funded research institutions. The Supplier will have expertise in producing high-quality print and digital publications, including robust project and account management skills. The Supplier must have extensive expertise in collaborating with in-house design teams to produce seamless, brand-compliant creative marketing assets. The Supplier must be capable of producing bilingual design and working confidently with complex Welsh language content to meet the Welsh Language Standards required by public bodies in Wales. Translation services are outside the scope of this work. In line with Procurement Act 2023 Schedule 5, for any future procurement of additional or repeat goods, services or works we reserve the right to directly award under sch5 para.8 a) and b). This tender is being run on eTenderWales portal https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html Please ensure that you follow the eTendering portal instructions carefully to ensure that your completed tender is correctly saved and successfully submitted. Should you require assistance, please refer to the online "HELP FOR SUPPLIERS" in the first instance. Any further problems should be directed to the eTendering helpdesk, available Mon-Fri from 8am to 6pm on: Email: help@bravosolution.co.uk Telephone: 0800 069 8634
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-06b0ea
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054314-2026
- 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
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
-
- CPV Codes
79800000 - Printing and related services
79822500 - Graphic design services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £750,000 £500K-£1M
- Lots Value
- £750,000 £500K-£1M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 9 Jun 20263 days ago
- Submission Deadline
- 6 Jul 20264 weeks to go
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Swansea
- Electoral Ward
- Sketty
- Westminster Constituency
- Swansea West
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054314-2026
9th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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