Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-0603de
- Published by:
- Swansea University
- Authority ID:
- AA0345
- Publication date:
- 12 January 2026
- Deadline date:
- 12 February 2026
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
The University wishes to appoint an external Supplier to help manage university digital platforms in China throughout the year as well as ad hoc projects as they arise. The appointment requires the Supplier to use their expertise advising on upcoming opportunities, undertaking competitors’ research and being able to produce detailed report on performance and to show return of investment. The University produces a high volume of advertising materials throughout the year, and the appointed Supplier are required to provide fast turnaround and deliver multiple projects at key times during the academic year.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
SU19(26)
Procurement description
The University wishes to appoint an external Supplier to help manage university digital platforms in China throughout the year as well as ad hoc projects as they arise. The appointment requires the Supplier to use their expertise advising on upcoming opportunities, undertaking competitors’ research and being able to produce detailed report on performance and to show return of investment.
The University produces a high volume of advertising materials throughout the year, and the appointed Supplier are required to provide fast turnaround and deliver multiple projects at key times during the academic year.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
550000 GBP to 550000GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
01 June 2026, 00:00AM to 31 May 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 May 2030
Contracting authority
Swansea University
Identification register:
Address 1: Procurement, Finance Dept.
Town/City: Swansea
Postcode: SA2 8PP
Country: United Kingdom
Website: https://www.swansea.ac.uk
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTNV-7472-GRTW
Contact name: Rhian
Email: r.nurse@swansea.ac.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1
CPV classifications
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
Lot value (estimated)
550000 GBP Excluding VAT
660000 GBP Including VAT
Contract start date (estimated)
01 June 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 May 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
31 May 2030, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
Subject to satisfactory supplier performance and budget approval.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Service Delivery
Weighting: 30.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Supplier Expertise & Suitability
Weighting: 25.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Client / Agency Relationship & Customer Support
Weighting: 25.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Price
Weighting: 20.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Submission
Tender submission deadline
12 February 2026, 14:00PM
Enquiry deadline
23 January 2026, 14:00PM
Date of award of contract
09 March 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Documents
Document type
Conflict of interest
Description
Not published
Coding
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- n/a
- Admin contact:
- n/a
- Technical contact:
- n/a
- Other contact:
- n/a