--- title: "Taftie Presidency 2022 - Event Production" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7d1e3f4f-3734-4fcb-a96b-101785ee1254" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7d1e3f4f-3734-4fcb-a96b-101785ee1254" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d1e3f4f-3734-4fcb-a96b-101785ee1254.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d1e3f4f-3734-4fcb-a96b-101785ee1254.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED" published: "2022-04-07" --- # Taftie Presidency 2022 - Event Production Buyer: KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d1e3f4f-3734-4fcb-a96b-101785ee1254 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7d1e3f4f-3734-4fcb-a96b-101785ee1254) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d1e3f4f-3734-4fcb-a96b-101785ee1254.json) ## Summary The procurement process is led by the Knowledge Transfer Network Limited, seeking to engage suppliers for the "Taftie Presidency 2022 - Event Production" contract. This initiative focuses on organising a series of events relating to innovation, with designated activities in Edinburgh (27-28 June 2022), Bristol (19-20 September 2022), and Brussels (21-22 November 2022). The tender is currently at the planning stage and is set to accept quotations until 12:00 on 10th April 2022. The contract, valued at £80,000, will cover various services including venue sourcing, delegate logistics, and event coordination, commencing from 13th April 2022 and concluding on 31st December 2022, within the research and development services sector. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event management, planning, and logistical support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, leveraging their agility and innovative approaches. Given the nature of the events and the scale of delegates expected, suppliers offering comprehensive service packages—including catering, audiovisual management, and on-site coordination—are likely to stand out in this competitive process. ## Notice Innovate UK, with support from Innovate UK KTN, are chairing the 2022 Taftie Presidency and are responsible for delivering a series of events over the course of the year to bring the members of the cohort together. Taftie is a European Network of leading national innovation agencies playing an important role in the sharing of information and best practice to enable its members to better implement R&D and innovation programmes within their countries and internationally. The Network is made up of 34 organisations from 28 European countries. More information on Taftie can be found here > https://taftie.e/. For the 2022 Presidency of Taftie Innovate UK will focus on the basics of why Taftie exists and why people engage with us. Planning to harness the knowledge and expertise of the member organisations, providing time for discussion and debate on topics of interest, driving forward our collective understanding of how to better provide support to innovative businesses. Innovate UK KTN are seeking event planning, production and delivery support for the following dates and locations: - Edinburgh, 27th - 28th June 2022 (approx. 80 delegates) - Bristol, 19th - 20th September 2022 (approx. 40 delegates) - Brussels, 21st - 22nd November (approx. 80 delegates) This request for quotation is to invite suppliers to quote for the event production of these three events. The purpose of these events is to bring together Taftie members to achieve the goals of this year's Chairmanship as set out by Innovate UK. 2.1. Venue sourcing and procurement 2.2. Arranging delegate logistics including airport transfers, travel to and from the primary venue to offsite events etc. 2.3. Catering for the primary meetings 2.4. Evening catering and entertainment 2.5. AV sourcing and management for delegates attending online 2.6. On site event coordination and delivery 2.7. Budget management and reporting 2.8. Supplier liaison 2.9. Production support including event staffing Exclusions: - Delegate communications - Content management - Speaker sourcing and liaising In response to this Statement of Works, please provide the information listed in the tender notice to kyra.allen@ktn-uk.org by 12:00, 10th April 2022 at the latest. Submissions will be assessed on an ongoing basis until this date. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85e4cf38-4bb1-4123-afd2-7df05deef6e8 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Apr 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | 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 - 7 Apr 2022 at 16:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85e4cf38-4bb1-4123-afd2-7df05deef6e8 - 11 Mar 2022 at 12:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85e4cf38-4bb1-4123-afd2-7df05deef6e8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85e4cf38-4bb1-4123-afd2-7df05deef6e8 7th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6039b4b3-c396-4e3f-970c-990ded67f8d4 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4de8f641-f3a3-4e07-9af9-c47d847c5c2e FAQs ## Notice URLs - https://taftie.e/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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