Tender

Communications and marketing support for UK / Africa AgriFood innovation collaboration building project

KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED

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10 Oct 2023 at 09:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the "KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED" seeking a communications and marketing expert for the "Communications and marketing support for UK / Africa AgriFood innovation collaboration building project" in the research and development services category. The project, part of the GCRF AgriFood Africa programme, aims to boost collaboration between the UK and Africa in sustainable food production systems. The contract period is from 1st December 2023 to 31st March 2024, with the tender deadline set for 9th November 2023.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses specialising in technical writing, video production, and social media marketing to contribute to a significant international project. Companies with experience in science and innovation content creation, particularly in the AgriFood sector, and proficiency in engaging media campaigns may find this tender well-suited for their expertise. The "KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED" seeks a candidate who can deliver impactful communication outcomes and work collaboratively towards disseminating project impacts effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Communications and marketing support for UK / Africa AgriFood innovation collaboration building project

Notice Description

Innovate UK KTN connects ideas, people and communities to drive innovation that changes lives. Innovate UK KTN works across sectors, via teams of experts, to support innovators to deliver new ideas and address important global challenges. The AgriFood Team leads on an international project, AgriFood Africa Connect. This aims to bring together UK and African organisations to address African AgriFood challenges. This project is part of the broader GCRF AgriFood Africa programme, a multi-million-pound programme funded as part of the UK government's ODA commitment to boost collaboration between the UK and Africa and develop sustainable management of food production systems in Africa. The programme has included a number of AgriFood focused networking and knowledge sharing events, articles on key opportunities areas and a portfolio of UK-Africa collaborative Innovation Award projects looking to address African AgriFood challenges. This project will end on the 31st March 2024 and to ensure its impacts are widely disseminated and captured we are looking for an experienced communications and marketing expert to support the AgriFood team in achieving this goal. This tender seeks to identify a communications and marketing expert to support the AgriFood Africa project team to communicate the impacts of the project widely and clearly. The desired candidate will work closely alongside members of the AgriFood team to support in the delivery of a set of activities to disseminate the outcomes of the AgriFood Africa Connect project. We anticipate this contract to provide 2 days support per week. The desired candidate must possess the following skills and experience: Technical writer with background and experience writing technical content for science and innovation audiences, with a specific focus on AgriFood. Ability to deliver video and article-based campaign content to tight deadlines. Detail orientated and analytical regarding data collection for reporting on communication activities. Fluent and dynamic technical writer with a flair for writing engaging and high-impact media content. Strong background in effective use of social media platforms (especially LinkedIn). Demonstrable experience and ability to work collaboratively with clients across teams in a dynamic, responsive, and proactive fashion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47576024-4422-4479-9805-8cb4ecdaf960
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ded8a699-6ddb-4428-a0db-64d1364b0438
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

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