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title: "Publications production with end-to-end print services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03320d"
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buyer: "SWANSEA UNIVERSITY"
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# Publications production with end-to-end print services

Buyer: SWANSEA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03320d

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## Summary

Swansea University is currently conducting a procurement process for "Publications production with end-to-end print services" under the open procedure. The tender is active, targeting the printing and related services industry category, with a total contract value of £1,000,000. The submission deadline is set for 1st June 2022, with the contract expected to commence in September 2022. The procurement is taking place in Swansea, UK, and aims to support the production of high-quality print and digital publications while adhering to Welsh language standards.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in printing, digital publication design, and bilingual creative services, particularly those skilled in project management and collaboration with design teams. Companies looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector, especially those with experience meeting public body requirements in Wales, would be well-suited to compete in this tender, which allows for a contract extension after an initial three-year period.

## Notice

We are looking for a Supplier who will have expertise in producing high-quality print and digital publications, including robust project and account management skills. They must have extensive expertise in collaborating with in-house design teams to produce seamless, brand-compliant creative marketing assets. They must be able to provide creative bilingual design to manage the complexity of the publications provided, and to meet the Welsh language standards required by public bodies in Wales. The University is seeking to award a contract to commence in September 2022 with an option to extend beyond the initial 3 year period for a further period of 12 months (3+1), to provide design support and end-to-end print services for its major publications.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We are looking for a Supplier who will have expertise in producing high-quality print and digital publications, including robust project and account management skills. They must have extensive expertise in collaborating with in-house design teams to produce seamless, brand-compliant creative marketing assets. They must be able to provide creative bilingual design to manage the complexity of the publications provided, and to meet the Welsh language standards required by public bodies in Wales. The University is seeking to award a contract to commence in September 2022 with an option to extend beyond the initial 3 year period for a further period of 12 months (3+1), to provide design support and end-to-end print services for its major publications.

Renewal: 1 year extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011120-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22120000 - Publications
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 79933000 - Design support services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2022 at 11:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011120-2022

## 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=120879

## Provenance

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