AwardedAwarded 17 September 2026

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

Swansea University · Education

In brief

Swansea University awarded printing work to The Pierce Partnership Limited t/a The Foundation on 17 September 2026.

The notice gives a value of £750,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 September 2026.

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What the notice says

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.…Read the full description
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 Notice amendment to Standstill Period: start date 21/09/26 end date midnight 30/09/26

Who won

WinnerValueDates
The Pierce Partnership Limited t/a The Foundation (SME)
10 bids received
£750,000
Awarded 17 September 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 054314-2026
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 079309-2026
  3. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 089175-2026

About the buyer

Swansea UniversityLast 12 months

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From notice 054314-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 June 2026, last updated 21 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.