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title: "Innovate UK Business Connect - Communications & Campaigns Framework - PR"
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# Innovate UK Business Connect - Communications & Campaigns Framework - PR

Buyer: KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27dfb2bd-85f6-48f2-b926-54f6e039774f

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5e03cba-353a-4153-8269-397f81eb1f79 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North London |
| Postcode | N1 0QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | St Mary's & St James' |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | COPPER CONSULTANCY; FOUR AGENCY WORLDWIDE; GREENHOUSE PR; PERCEPTIVE COMMUNICATORS; SOCIAL COMMUNICATIONS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2024 at 12:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5e03cba-353a-4153-8269-397f81eb1f79
- 3 May 2024 at 13:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95592817-435d-45a4-95e0-1e1208a9a776
- 1 May 2024 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95592817-435d-45a4-95e0-1e1208a9a776

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5e03cba-353a-4153-8269-397f81eb1f79
  17th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95592817-435d-45a4-95e0-1e1208a9a776
  3rd May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/87799c55-851e-4a48-8adc-4facda2e39ba
  FAQs - updated 24/04/2024
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/63b97064-1983-4126-b54e-978487566c7c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d2aa3815-74d5-45c9-bb72-6c36d6be8487
  Pre-Qualification Questionnaire
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d08d433-2f6c-492c-8dbb-6b8946da12e4
  FAQs - updated 03/05/2024

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