Tender

Sustainable Innovation Fund Communications & Engagement - Media Planning & Buying

KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED

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TenderAmendment

27 Sep 2021 at 12:49

Tender

06 Sep 2021 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Knowledge Transfer Network Limited is seeking suppliers for the "Sustainable Innovation Fund Communications & Engagement - Media Planning & Buying" project, which falls under the research and development services and related consultancy category. This limited procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with quotation submissions due by 17:00 on 5th October 2021. The contract, valued at £80,000, is expected to commence on 1st November 2021 and run until 31st March 2022, requiring effective media planning and buying services aimed at maximising the impact of innovation funding.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in communications, media planning, and account management to expand their portfolio. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would particularly benefit from participating in this competitive quotation process. Suppliers able to demonstrate expertise in audience analysis, efficient budget management, and strategic media engagement are well-suited to compete for this contract, which aims to enhance public understanding of the benefits of the Sustainable Innovation Fund.

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Notice Title

Sustainable Innovation Fund Communications & Engagement - Media Planning & Buying

Notice Description

This request for quotation is to invite suppliers to quote to deliver an exemplary communications service for the Sustainable Innovation Fund Communications and Engagement campaign through Media Planning, Buying, Activation and account management. The purpose of this campaign is to maximise the impact of the funding that has been won through the competitions detailed in the Tender Notice. Suppliers are expected to: - Establish key audiences for this campaign, identifying who is most likely to be inspired and take action through hearing, seeing and understanding the impact of this innovation funding. Note - promotion of the societal and economic benefit of this funding is primary. - Establish which Channels will best reach the audience being targeted - and at which time of year / day etc. Note - this campaign is likely to include online, press, specialist press and radio. It is unlikely that TV advertising will form part of the campaign - but this may be challenged by the supplier. - Establish key messaging for particular audiences. The planner will work with content creators to establish which messages and which content is best placed or required to engage the right audiences. - Conduct targeted research or provide evidence to back up audience choice. - Establish a budget, recognising that as this project is grant funded, it is key that budgets are managed transparently and effectively, and that maximum value is generated from all third party spend. - Agree set of goals or KPIs for audience reach. - Negotiate placement, time and cost with media and channel owners. Establish a way of working with KTN and operations team, which means contracts are raised with KTN and paid directly by KTN as direct client. - Communicate clearly (with KTN, stakeholders and content creators) the plan of purchase and placement - and provide regular updates as the media plan changes. - Provide evidence of campaign reach against agreed objectives. *Note - this tender is not inclusive of media spend. The following deliverables are required if KTN decides to proceed with a chosen contract partner. 3.1. Work with KTN to establish clear audience profile(s) for the campaign 3.2. Produce, present and manage an effective and evidence-based media plan for campaign running November 2021 to March 2022 3.3. Provision of clear budget and monthly forecasting for media plan 3.4. Effective account management of media channels 3.5. Effective liaison between content producers and media channels 3.6. Ongoing evaluation of the success of the campaign In response to this Statement of Works, please provide the information listed in the Tender Notice attached to sustainableinnovationfund@ktn-uk.org by 17:00, 5th October 2021 at the latest. Submissions will be assessed on an ongoing basis until this date. Shortlisted suppliers will be invited to pitch to KTN before a final decision is made. These pitches are expected to take place w/c 11th October 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a0296ad-be7b-4adc-b4a2-68db6f94b641
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73c350de-06a8-4598-a553-668a6cfdf7ac
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sustainableinnovationfund@ktn-uk.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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