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C369/2022/2023 - Advances Wales Publication

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government is seeking a supplier to manage the Advances Wales Publication contract. This opportunity involves sourcing stories, providing copywriting, editorial, design, and translation services for a quarterly journal reaching over 5,000 readers globally. The procurement is currently at the award stage, with Teamworks being the successful bidder, and the contract was signed on 9th October 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the services industry, particularly those experienced in publications and content creation, to expand their portfolio. The contract entails producing four issues of Advances Wales per year, with a focus on driving digital transformation in content publishing. The procurement method is open, with the tender period ending on 5th July 2023 and the award period ending on 31st July 2023.

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Notice Title

C369/2022/2023 - Advances Wales Publication

Notice Description

Advances Wales was launched in 1992 to showcase Wales as a region of quality R&D and innovation in science, engineering and technology. It is a longstanding, recognised brand, used for promoting innovative projects to Welsh businesses, facilitating collaboration and raising the profile of R & D abroad.Advances is a 40 page quarterly journal and has a global dissemination to over 5,000 readers, across universities, businesses, programme & media commissioners, health institutions, schools and the general public.The aim of this tender exercise is to source and award a contract to a suitable bidder who will be responsible for sourcing potential stories, providing scientific copywriting, editorial, design and translation of the Advances Wales publication. Four issues per year are required, Spring/Summer/Autumn/Winter.The Client requires the successful bidder to source potential stories and imagery, provide the scientific copywriting, editorial, Welsh translation and design of Advances Wales journal.The content and design of 4 copies of Advances each year ready for printing and distribution, in addition to accessible PDF's of the publications and individual articles. Also, with the intention to move the publication to a primarily digital offering, the successful bidder will be expected to work with the client to explore options to achieve this aim during the contract lifetime.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-132245
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=132245
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22120000 - Publications

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TEAMWORKS

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