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Innovate UK Business Connect - Communications & Campaigns Framework - PR

KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED

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17 Jun 2024 at 12:43

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03 May 2024 at 13:22

Tender

01 May 2024 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Communications & Campaigns Framework - PR" tender issued by Innovate UK Business Connect involves the Knowledge Transfer Network Limited as the buying organisation. The procurement falls under the industry category of Miscellaneous business and business-related services. The tender is at the award stage, with a contract value of 75,000 GBP. The procurement method used is a limited competitive quotation, with a tender period ending on 1st June 2024 and a contract period from 17th June 2024 to 31st March 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the services sector, particularly those adept at PR and communications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete in this tender. Businesses should demonstrate a strong understanding of the innovation landscape, relevant experience, good value for money, and alignment with Innovate UK Business Connect values to succeed in their submissions. The procurement aims to support PR placements and media outreach for Innovate UK and Innovate UK Business Connect initiatives, providing potential suppliers with a platform for growth and collaboration in the communications sector.

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Notice Title

Innovate UK Business Connect - Communications & Campaigns Framework - PR

Notice Description

Innovate UK Business Connect exists to connect innovators with new partners and new opportunities beyond their existing thinking - accelerating ambitious ideas into real-world solutions. Innovate UK Business Connect has a network of over 46,000 unique organisations and 234,000 innovators. Innovate UK Business Connect is part of Innovate UK - the UK's innovation agency. Services Required: -Ensure core messages are embedded throughout the content and have the following strategic themes in mind; Net Zero, Digital & Technologies, Healthy Living & Agriculture, Place, People, Products & Services (our offer). -Work alongside Innovate UK Business Connect teams to analyse the success of campaigns and help refine our approach to brand awareness and recognition. -Provide media training sessions for key stakeholders within Innovate UK and Innovate UK Business Connect teams, equipping them with the necessary skills to effectively engage with journalists, deliver key messages, and handle media inquiries. -Offer guidance and support in crafting impactful and persuasive speeches for key events, ensuring alignment with Innovate UK's messaging and strategic objectives. -Identify and secure opportunities for PR placements in relevant publications and media outlets, maximising visibility and reach for Innovate UK and Innovate UK Business Connect initiatives. In response to this, please provide the information listed below. - Short narrative describing how you would approach the project i.e., your design approach, suppliers you may have to collaborate with to deliver etc. - One or more examples of a campaign you have previously taken from concept through to roll out. If you do not have an example of this work, please select a suitable alternative piece of work, and associated narrative. - Initial schedule of costs. Recognising that this would be subject to change and within the constraints of the overall budget, suppliers are asked to submit a timeline of estimated costs for the duration of the project i.e., 17th June 2024 - 31st March 2025 - A completed copy of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire. - Additional Information. Innovate UK Business Connect invite suppliers to provide any additional information in the form of video content, imagery, or links, which provide supporting evidence that suppliers recognise and work in accordance with Innovate UK Business Connect values as an organisation. Suppliers might include evidence of environmental management practices, environmental or social aims and social responsibility, diversity and inclusion policy and practices. - Legal information i.e. Your standard T&Cs. Submissions will be scored equally against the following five areas; understanding of the innovation landscape; previous experience and sample work; approach to working relationship; value for money; alignment with Innovate UK Business Connect values. Submissions will be subject to IR35 checks prior to award date.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5e03cba-353a-4153-8269-397f81eb1f79
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 0QH
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

COPPER CONSULTANCY

FOUR AGENCY WORLDWIDE

GREENHOUSE PR

PERCEPTIVE COMMUNICATORS

SOCIAL COMMUNICATIONS GROUP

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