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

Buyer: Swansea Bay University Health Board →

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BuyerSwansea Bay University Health Board
StatusAwarded
Deadline6 Jul 2026
Value£750,000
Published20 Aug 2026

What is being bought

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

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Latest release timestampThu Aug 20 2026 09:09:06 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Notice history

DateEventReference
20 Aug 2026award, contract079309-2026
9 Jun 2026tender054314-2026

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