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SU30(26) Creative Design and publications production with end-to-end print services

Swansea University

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AwardUpdate

21 Sep 2026 at 13:55

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

20 Aug 2026 at 10:09

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

09 Jun 2026 at 14:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University procured creative design, publication production and end-to-end print services for use across the University. The requirement covers digital and printed publications, including prospectuses, materials showcasing the University’s brand and visual identity, communications for prospective students, and publications celebrating institutional achievements. The appointed provider supports faculties, directorates and externally funded research institutions, working alongside the University’s in-house design team to deliver brand-compliant marketing assets. The service includes high-quality graphic design, digital publication production, printing and related services. Work is delivered for Swansea University activities across the United Kingdom. Suppliers need to handle bilingual design and complex Welsh-language content in line with the Welsh Language Standards applying to public bodies in Wales; translation itself is outside the requirement.

This procurement has been awarded following a completed open procedure. One lot was awarded to The Pierce Partnership Limited trading as The Foundation on 17 September 2026, at £750,000 excluding VAT (£900,000 including VAT). The award has a standstill period ending on 30 September 2026, with a scheduled contract signature date of 2 October 2026. The awarded contract period is 5 October 2026 to 4 October 2029, with a 12-month extension option to 5 October 2030. The original tender deadline was 6 July 2026, and the planned award period ended on 13 August 2026. Evaluation weighted service delivery at 30%, management information at 30%, price at 30%, and case studies and experience at 10%. Ten bids were received, with nine reaching the final stage.

For a future requirement from Swansea University, credible suppliers will need an integrated creative, production and print operation rather than design-only capability. The appointed supplier is expected to produce high-quality digital and printed publications, manage projects and client accounts effectively, and collaborate seamlessly with an in-house design team. Strong experience creating complex, brand-compliant marketing assets for faculties, directorates and research institutions will be important, particularly for prospectuses and student-facing communications. Competitors should demonstrate relevant case studies and experience, dependable service delivery, and the ability to provide useful management information alongside competitive pricing. Bilingual design capability and confidence handling complex Welsh-language content are central requirements, with an understanding of Welsh Language Standards for public bodies in Wales.

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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). Any contract value is not a guarantee of work or value of spend. 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 Notice amendment to Standstill Period: start date 21/09/26 end date midnight 30/09/26

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/089175-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

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
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Swansea University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE PIERCE PARTNERSHIP LTD

Further Information

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