--- title: "Framework Agreement for External Printing Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0497b9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0497b9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0497b9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0497b9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA" published: "2026-05-08" --- # Framework Agreement for External Printing Services Buyer: CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0497b9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0497b9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0497b9.json) ## Summary The City & County of Swansea has completed a framework agreement for external printing services, focusing on various printing needs such as bulk production for Council Tax and Electoral Registration, and daily transactional documents. The procurement process, classified under CPV code 79810000 for printing services, included an open procedure allowing broad participation. Taking place at the Civic Centre in Swansea, Wales, this procurement was broken down into eight distinct lots, each catering to specialized printing requirements and initially inviting submissions by 4th October 2024. The award stage was active by May 2026 with several lots awarded to multiple suppliers, indicating a successfully concluded bidding process. This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies in the printing and signage sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the open procurement procedure. Suitable businesses might include those offering digital and litho printing, promotional items, or extensive signage services capable of meeting diverse demands outlined in the lots. By participating, businesses could establish a relationship with a regional authority and secure long-term contracts across various categories, enhancing their market presence and service portfolios. ## Notice The DesignPrint unit provides an in-house design, print and production service for Swansea Council supplying bulk transactional printing for Council Tax, Electoral Registration and daily work such as invoices, pay slips, statements, BACS statements, etc Swansea Council invites you to submit a tender bid to provide Print and Signage where the DesignPrint unit is unable to provide the service internally. Tenderers will be given the opportunity to tender for 8 separate lots ### Lot Information Large Print Runs Lot 1 - Large Print Runs (Litho Print Runs i.e. Flyers / Leaflets / Booklets / Magazines / Folders - includes folding and bespoke sizes / NCR) Small Print Runs Lot 2 - Small Print Runs (Digital Short Print Runs i.e. Business Cards / Flyers / Certificates / Posters / Letterheads / Compliment Slips / NCR) Mailing and Mail Merge Lot 3 - Mailing and Mail Merge (variable data i.e. Transactional Printing, Bills and invoices) Printed envelopes Lot 4 - Printed Envelopes (i.e. C5 / C4 / DL Size, with printed Insignia and return address) Large Format Lot 5 - Large Format (i.e. Basic cut vinyl lettering / printed logos / partial wraps / full vehicle wraps / Banners / Exhibition Displays / Vinyl Graphics / Sign Panels / External Sign Panels / Post mounted Signs / Sign Fitting) Promotional Items Lot 6 - Promotional Items (i.e. Pens / Mugs / Lanyards / Clothing / Awards / Umbrellas / Gazebos) Promotional/Branded Clothing Lot 7 - Promotional/Branded Clothing (i.e. Sweatshirts / T-shirts / Protective Clothing / Jackets and Coats) Feather Flags and Mesh Scrim Lot 8 - Feather Flags and Mesh Scrim (i.e. Feather Flags / Mesh Scrim banners) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042462-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA | | Locality | SWANSEA | | Post town | Swansea | | Postcode | SA1 3SN | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea | | Local authority | Swansea | | Electoral ward | Waterfront | | Westminster constituency | Swansea West | | Delivery location | TLL18 Swansea | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 19 | | Supplier names | A.MCLAY; BAKER GOODCHILD DIRECT MARKETING; CAPREDEEM; CEDAR PACKAGING; CPS WALES; DS REPRO / THE PRINT CENTRE; GET YOURSELF NOTICED; HANSIGN; HARLOW PRINTING; INC DOT COM; MAIL SOLUTIONS; MPS MARKETING SERVICES; MS-GROUP LIMITED T/A MORGANS CONSULT; ONER SIGNS; OSMOSIS PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTIONS; PA PROMOTIONS; SEMAPHORE (CARDIFF; SYNERTEC; ZENITH MEDIA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79810000 - Printing services - 79811000 - Digital printing services ## Release History - 8 May 2026 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042462-2026 - 3 Sep 2024 at 13:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028145-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0254 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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