Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
City & County of Swansea
Civic Centre
Swansea
SA1 3SN
UK
Telephone: +44 1792637242
E-mail: procurement@swansea.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL18
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0254
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Framework Agreement for External Printing Services
Reference number: CCS-23-255
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79810000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
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
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
1 680 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Large Print Runs
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79810000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL18
Main site or place of performance:
Civic Centre, Swansea, Wales, UK.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 – Large Print Runs
(Litho Print Runs i.e. Flyers / Leaflets / Booklets / Magazines / Folders – includes folding and bespoke sizes / NCR)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Small Print Runs
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79810000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL18
Main site or place of performance:
Civic Centre, Swansea, Wales, UK.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 – Small Print Runs
(Digital Short Print Runs i.e. Business Cards / Flyers / Certificates / Posters / Letterheads / Compliment Slips / NCR)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Mailing and Mail Merge
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79810000
79811000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL18
Main site or place of performance:
Civic Centre, Swansea, Wales, UK.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3 – Mailing and Mail Merge
(variable data i.e. Transactional Printing, Bills and invoices)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Printed envelopes
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79810000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL18
Main site or place of performance:
Civic Centre, Swansea, Wales, UK.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4 – Printed Envelopes
(i.e. C5 / C4 / DL Size, with printed Insignia and return address)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Large Format
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79810000
79811000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL18
Main site or place of performance:
Civic Centre, Swansea, Wales, UK.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Promotional Items
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79811000
79810000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL18
Main site or place of performance:
Civic Centre, Swansea, Wales, UK.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 6 – Promotional Items
(i.e. Pens / Mugs / Lanyards / Clothing / Awards / Umbrellas / Gazebos)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Promotional/Branded Clothing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79810000
79811000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL18
Main site or place of performance:
Civic Centre, Swansea, Wales, UK.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 7 – Promotional/Branded Clothing
(i.e. Sweatshirts / T-shirts / Protective Clothing / Jackets and Coats)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Feather Flags and Mesh Scrim
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79810000
79811000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL18
Main site or place of performance:
Civic Centre, Swansea, Wales, UK.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 8 – Feather Flags and Mesh Scrim
(i.e. Feather Flags / Mesh Scrim banners)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-028145
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Large Print Runs
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 10
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 10
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Baker Goodchild Direct Marketing Limited
Unit 6-7, Windsor Industrial Estate, Rupert Street
Birmingham
B74PR
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CEDAR PACKAGING LIMITED
Unit 3 Triton Centre Premier Way, Abbey Park Industrial Estate
Romsey
SO519DJ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DS Repro / The Print Centre
Oriel House, 2-8 Oriel Road
Bootle
L207EP
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
HARLOW PRINTING LTD
HARLOW PRINTING LTD, 9-21 Maxwell Street
SOUTH SHIELDS
NE334PU
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Oner Signs
3a Church Street, City Centre
Cardiff
CF101BG
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PA PROMOTIONS LIMITED
Unit Q1, Capital Point Capital Business Park, Parkway
Cardiff
CF32PU
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Zenith Media
Units 9-13, Pontyfelin Industrial Estate, New Inn
Pontypool
NP40DQ
UK
NUTS: UKL21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
A.Mclay & Company Ltd
A.Mclay & Company Ltd, Longwood Drive
CARDIFF
CF147ZB
UK
NUTS: UKL22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Small Print Runs
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 8
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Baker Goodchild Direct Marketing Limited
Unit 6-7, Windsor Industrial Estate, Rupert Street
Birmingham
B74PR
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CPS Wales Ltd
34 Sir Alfred Owen Way, Pontygwindy Industrial Estate
Caerphilly
CF833HU
UK
NUTS: UKL22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DS Repro / The Print Centre
Oriel House, 2-8 Oriel Road
Bootle
L207EP
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
HARLOW PRINTING LTD
HARLOW PRINTING LTD, 9-21 Maxwell Street
SOUTH SHIELDS
NE334PU
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Inc Dot Com Limited
Inc Dot House, Seafire Close
York
YO304UU
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Oner Signs
3a Church Street, City Centre
Cardiff
CF101BG
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PA PROMOTIONS LIMITED
Unit Q1, Capital Point Capital Business Park, Parkway
Cardiff
CF32PU
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Semaphore (Cardiff) Limited
28 Bessemer Road, Leckwith
Cardiff
CF118BA
UK
NUTS: UKL22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Mailing and Mail Merge
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Baker Goodchild Direct Marketing Limited
Unit 6-7, Windsor Industrial Estate, Rupert Street
Birmingham
B74PR
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MPS MARKETING SERVICES LTD
13 Cattlemarket, Chew Road Winford
Bristol
BS408HB
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Synertec Limited
2 Chelston Business Park, Castle Road
Wellington
TA219JQ
UK
NUTS: UKK23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
A.Mclay & Company Ltd
A.Mclay & Company Ltd, Longwood Drive
CARDIFF
CF147ZB
UK
NUTS: UKL22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Printed envelopes
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Baker Goodchild Direct Marketing Limited
Unit 6-7, Windsor Industrial Estate, Rupert Street
Birmingham
B74PR
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
HARLOW PRINTING LTD
HARLOW PRINTING LTD, 9-21 Maxwell Street
SOUTH SHIELDS
NE334PU
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MAIL SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED
Halesfield 2
Telford
TF74QH
UK
NUTS: UKG21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MPS MARKETING SERVICES LTD
13 Cattlemarket, Chew Road Winford
Bristol
BS408HB
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Large Format
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
HARLOW PRINTING LTD
HARLOW PRINTING LTD, 9-21 Maxwell Street
SOUTH SHIELDS
NE334PU
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MS-GROUP LIMITED t/a Morgans Consult
156 North Road
Cardiff
CF143BH
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Oner Signs
3a Church Street, City Centre
Cardiff
CF101BG
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PA PROMOTIONS LIMITED
Unit Q1, Capital Point Capital Business Park, Parkway
Cardiff
CF32PU
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Semaphore (Cardiff) Limited
28 Bessemer Road, Leckwith
Cardiff
CF118BA
UK
NUTS: UKL22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Zenith Media
Units 9-13, Pontyfelin Industrial Estate, New Inn
Pontypool
NP40DQ
UK
NUTS: UKL21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Title: Promotional Items
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CEDAR PACKAGING LIMITED
Unit 3 Triton Centre Premier Way, Abbey Park Industrial Estate
Romsey
SO519DJ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Get Yourself Noticed Ltd
Venture House, Old Baglan Road Briton Ferry
Neath Port Talbot
SA112YW
UK
NUTS: UKL17
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
HARLOW PRINTING LTD
HARLOW PRINTING LTD, 9-21 Maxwell Street
SOUTH SHIELDS
NE334PU
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PA PROMOTIONS LIMITED
Unit Q1, Capital Point Capital Business Park, Parkway
Cardiff
CF32PU
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CapreDeeM Ltd
Church Cottage,
Cwmbran
NP44 7AU
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Osmosis Promotional Productions
152-154 Coles Green Road
London
NW2 7HD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Title: Promotional/Branded Clothing
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CEDAR PACKAGING LIMITED
Unit 3 Triton Centre Premier Way, Abbey Park Industrial Estate
Romsey
SO519DJ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
HARLOW PRINTING LTD
HARLOW PRINTING LTD, 9-21 Maxwell Street
SOUTH SHIELDS
NE334PU
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PA PROMOTIONS LIMITED
Unit Q1, Capital Point Capital Business Park, Parkway
Cardiff
CF32PU
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Osmosis Promotional Productions
152-154 Coles Green Road
London
NW2 7HD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 8
Title: Feather Flags and Mesh Scrim
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
HARLOW PRINTING LTD
HARLOW PRINTING LTD, 9-21 Maxwell Street
SOUTH SHIELDS
NE334PU
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PA PROMOTIONS LIMITED
Unit Q1, Capital Point Capital Business Park, Parkway
Cardiff
CF32PU
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Semaphore (Cardiff) Limited
28 Bessemer Road, Leckwith
Cardiff
CF118BA
UK
NUTS: UKL22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hansign
Unit 1 Charnwood Court, Viking Way, Winch Wen Industrial Estate, Swansea
SWANSEA
SA1 7DA
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Osmosis Promotional Productions
152-154 Coles Green Road
London
NW2 7HD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
(WA Ref:164705)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
08/05/2026