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17 Jun 2024 at 14:06

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03 May 2024 at 14:23

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25 Apr 2024 at 11:01

Tender

16 Apr 2024 at 17:02

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process involves the award of the "Communications & Campaigns Framework - Design & Identity" by Innovate UK Business Connect. This procurement, classified under Miscellaneous business services, has a total value of £75,000 and is conducted using the limited procurement method with a competitive quotation. The tender period ended on 16th May 2024, with the contract set to start on 1st June 2024 and end on 31st March 2025. The main procurement category is services, and the contracting authority is Knowledge Transfer Network Limited based in London, United Kingdom.

This public procurement opportunity presents a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to compete for providing communication and campaign services in the innovation sector. Businesses offering branding, design, and marketing services aligned with strategic themes like Net Zero, Digital and Technologies, Healthy Living and Agriculture, Place, People, Products, and Services could find this tender suitable for growth opportunities. The submission will be evaluated based on understanding of the innovation landscape, previous experience, value for money, and alignment with Innovate UK Business Connect values.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Innovate UK Business Connect - Communications & Campaigns Framework - Design & Identity

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: -Support Innovate UK, Innovate UK Business Connect, Innovate UK Business Growth, and Catapult Network establish and communicate their products and services and position within the innovation landscape. - Work with Innovate UK Business Connect teams to understand individual projects requirements, timelines, and budgets. - Ensure Innovate UK and Innovate UK Business Connect core messages are embedded throughout the content and have the following strategic themes in mind; Net Zero, Digital and Technologies, Healthy Living and Agriculture, Place, People, Products and Services (our offer). - Work to tight deadlines, be responsive and proactive. - Work alongside Innovate UK Business Connect teams to analyse the success of deliverables. - Produce brochures, reports, corporate documents, exhibition graphics, event and marketing material that accurately reflects Innovate UK Business Connect's brand guidelines and partner relationships. Submission In response to this Statement of Works, 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., 1st May 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
ocds-b5fd17-944c03dd-6307-4aef-a989-724e6e94d0a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bb66953-f883-4cdd-b6b2-d4b3f4dc78b9
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
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 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jun 20242 years ago
Contract Period
17 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
Postcode Area
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
7
Supplier Names

Worthers

Morton Ward Ltd

We Are Rationale Ltd

Creative Triangle

Luna Studio Ltd

Nosy Creative Agency

Whistlejacket London

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