--- title: "Design and Print of Alumni Magazine" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ea05" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ea05" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ea05.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ea05.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SWANSEA UNIVERSITY" published: "2021-10-08" --- # Design and Print of Alumni Magazine Buyer: SWANSEA UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ea05 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ea05) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ea05.json) ## Summary Swansea University is currently conducting a tender process for the design and print of its annual Alumni Magazine, valued at £300,000. This procurement is part of the goods category and is classified under "Printed books, brochures and leaflets". The procurement method is open, allowing all qualified suppliers to participate. The deadline for submissions is set for 8th November 2021, with the award period commencing on the same day. Potential contractors are required to submit their bids electronically through eTenderwales, with the project to be executed in Swansea, United Kingdom. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in design, printing, and publishing, particularly those who can offer bilingual services. Given the scale of the magazine distribution, targeting around 70,000 alumni globally, firms with experience in high-volume print runs and creative design are particularly well-suited to compete. Participation in this contract not only offers a significant financial incentive but also a chance to enhance a business's portfolio through collaboration with a reputable higher education institution. ## Notice Each year the Alumni office produces the Swansea University Alumni Magazine, SAIL. The magazine is produced in print and sent to circa 70,000 alumni worldwide. A digital version of the print copy is created for electronic distribution and a bilingual edition is also produced for delivery within Wales. Swansea University is seeking to appoint a contractor for a 3 year period to produce the magazine in conjunction with the Alumni Relations team. This includes: The design Sourcing of imagery, where needed Print and postage Design and layout of magazine based on client brief. Create 2 x cover visuals for English/Billingual versions of the magazine Create finished artwork for a 28pp portrait English brochure ready for print. To include amendments from clearly marked up proofs. To layout Welsh text as per approved English brochure design and create finished artwork ready for print. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Each year the Alumni office produces the Swansea University Alumni Magazine, SAIL. The magazine is produced in print and sent to circa 70,000 alumni worldwide. A digital version of the print copy is created for electronic distribution and a bilingual edition is also produced for delivery within Wales. Swansea University is seeking to appoint a contractor for a 3 year period to produce the magazine in conjunction with the Alumni Relations team. This includes: The design Sourcing of imagery, where needed Print and postage Design and layout of magazine based on client brief. Create 2 x cover visuals for English/Billingual versions of the magazine Create finished artwork for a 28pp portrait English brochure ready for print. To include amendments from clearly marked up proofs. To layout Welsh text as per approved English brochure design and create finished artwork ready for print. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025240-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | Lots value | £300,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SWANSEA UNIVERSITY | | Locality | SWANSEA | | Post town | Swansea | | Postcode | SA2 8PP | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea | | Local authority | Swansea | | Electoral ward | Sketty | | Westminster constituency | Swansea West | | Delivery location | TLL18 Swansea | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22000000 - Printed matter and related products - 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets - 22458000 - Bespoke printed matter ## Release History - 8 Oct 2021 at 14:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025240-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.swansea.ac.uk - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0345 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=114693 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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