--- title: "Innovate UK KTN - Brand & Identity" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9c8d276e-708e-464c-a539-aff94ca5b853" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c8d276e-708e-464c-a539-aff94ca5b853" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c8d276e-708e-464c-a539-aff94ca5b853.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c8d276e-708e-464c-a539-aff94ca5b853.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED" published: "2022-04-14" --- # Innovate UK KTN - Brand & Identity Buyer: KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c8d276e-708e-464c-a539-aff94ca5b853 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c8d276e-708e-464c-a539-aff94ca5b853) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c8d276e-708e-464c-a539-aff94ca5b853.json) ## Summary The Knowledge Transfer Network Limited (KTN) is currently seeking a communications agency to assist with its brand and identity projects as it transitions to Innovate UK KTN. This tender, titled "Innovate UK KTN - Brand & Identity," falls under the Research and Development Services industry category and has a budget of up to £80,000, plus VAT. The tender period concludes on 28th April 2022 at 17:00, with the contract expected to start on 9th May 2022 and to run until 31st March 2023. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation process. This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in digital design, strategic communication, content production, and related consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the collaborative nature of the projects outlined. The ability to effectively enhance brand awareness and communicate strategic messages will be crucial, making this a prime opportunity for innovative and flexible agencies looking to expand their clientele within the public sector. ## Notice Innovate UK KTN exists to connect innovators with new partners and new opportunities beyond their existing thinking - accelerating ambitious ideas into real-world solutions. KTN has a network of over 46,000 unique organisations and 234,000 innovators. KTN is part of Innovate UK - the UK's innovation agency. KTN is seeking a communications agency to support brand and identity projects. As the company transitions to Innovate UK KTN, it needs to re-establish its position within the innovation landscape, build brand awareness and reinforce messaging to internal and external audiences. This request for quotation is to invite suppliers to quote for support on brand and identity projects. 2.1. Build brand awareness through strategic content creation and messaging development. 2.2. Support Innovate UK, KTN and EDGE establish and communicate their products and services and position within the innovation landscape. 2.3. Work alongside KTN's Online Experience Team to improve user journeys and maximise KTN's reach. 2.4. Support the development of sub-brands and event identities. 2.5. Create core templates and assets for internal and external use. 2.6. Help inform internal staff, include KTN's Executive Team on any identity changes and be there to support KTN's Reach and Engagement Team in the development of marketing material when required. 2.7. Work alongside KTN teams to analyse the success of strategic and corporate communications content and help refine our approach to brand awareness and recognition. This tender is to procure a 12-month retainer. Projects and deliverables will be identified on an ongoing basis. KTN requires a quote for services including, but not limited to, rates for digital design, content production, strategic guidance, copywriting, and client servicing. Budget: up to 80,000 + VAT Please note that the budget is not committed to the supplier if the contract is secured. Submission Please provide the information requested in the Tender Notice to chloe.emery@ktn-uk.org by 17:00, 28th April 2022 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 2nd May 2022. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/554f98ab-0993-47be-9274-8d3190ab1b27 | | 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 | 14 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 May 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | | 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 - 14 Apr 2022 at 13:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/554f98ab-0993-47be-9274-8d3190ab1b27 - 6 Apr 2022 at 15:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/554f98ab-0993-47be-9274-8d3190ab1b27 - 29 Mar 2022 at 16:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/554f98ab-0993-47be-9274-8d3190ab1b27 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/554f98ab-0993-47be-9274-8d3190ab1b27 14th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ba2fb82-a62f-4d29-9ec2-2dd942a207e2 Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8614629f-b0f5-492f-a081-0249b8ab56a0 Innovate UK KTN Pre-Qualification Questionnaire - Brand & Identity - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6adb23aa-7f07-4baa-93ad-8430bd709c0f Tender notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65a7c226-1f1d-47f9-b818-4783f81f82df Innovate UK KTN Pre-Qualification Questionnaire - Brand & Identity - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fa21881b-f3e3-4134-8240-97575fb1080b FAQs (as of 14th April) ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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