--- title: "Communications and marketing support for UK / Africa AgriFood innovation collaboration building project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-47576024-4422-4479-9805-8cb4ecdaf960" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-47576024-4422-4479-9805-8cb4ecdaf960" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-47576024-4422-4479-9805-8cb4ecdaf960.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-47576024-4422-4479-9805-8cb4ecdaf960.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED" published: "2023-10-16" --- # Communications and marketing support for UK / Africa AgriFood innovation collaboration building project Buyer: KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47576024-4422-4479-9805-8cb4ecdaf960 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-47576024-4422-4479-9805-8cb4ecdaf960) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-47576024-4422-4479-9805-8cb4ecdaf960.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ded8a699-6ddb-4428-a0db-64d1364b0438 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £17,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 16 Oct 2023 at 08:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ded8a699-6ddb-4428-a0db-64d1364b0438 - 10 Oct 2023 at 09:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ded8a699-6ddb-4428-a0db-64d1364b0438 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ded8a699-6ddb-4428-a0db-64d1364b0438 16th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5167734e-4bb6-49f1-a2ca-0dc2984be5e0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/943e8fd2-ddf1-43e6-92ca-f6f6f620a5ff Terms & conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/acc8d39e-be48-4f3f-a326-c788b8884ef1 Pre-Qualification Questionnaire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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