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

Swansea University
Open procedure
5 October 2026 to 4 October 2029

The contract involves developing digital and print publications, including prospectuses, while collaborating with in-house design teams to ensure brand compliance. The supplier must demonstrate expertise in managing complex bilingual design workflows, specifically handling Welsh language content to meet statutory standards. The scope covers creative marketing assets for university faculties, directorates, and research institutions, requiring robust project and account management capabilities.

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Awarded value: £750k; As published
Published: 9 June 2026; Find a Tender
Awarded: 19 August 2026; The Foundation
Contract length: 36 months; Ends 4 October 2029

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of creative design, publication production, and end-to-end print services for academic institutions and research organisations.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
9 June 2026
Contract awardedto The Foundation
19 August 2026
Contract starts
5 October 2026
Contract ends
4 October 2029

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7.6× the typical digital printing contract (£99k).

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Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3626900/su30-26-creative-design-and-publications-production-with-end-to-end-print-servic
Buyer reference: SU30(26)
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b0ea
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Swansea University. SU30(26) Creative Design and publications production with end-to-end print services. Contract award, 9 June 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3626900/su30-26-creative-design-and-publications-production-with-end-to-end-print-servic (accessed 12 October 2026).