--- title: "Sustainable Innovation Fund Communications & Engagement - PR" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a6af01a9-3284-4f71-a6ae-365099a959c5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a6af01a9-3284-4f71-a6ae-365099a959c5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a6af01a9-3284-4f71-a6ae-365099a959c5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a6af01a9-3284-4f71-a6ae-365099a959c5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED" published: "2021-09-27" --- # Sustainable Innovation Fund Communications & Engagement - PR Buyer: KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6af01a9-3284-4f71-a6ae-365099a959c5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a6af01a9-3284-4f71-a6ae-365099a959c5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a6af01a9-3284-4f71-a6ae-365099a959c5.json) ## Summary The Knowledge Transfer Network Limited is currently seeking a provider for the "Sustainable Innovation Fund Communications & Engagement - PR" tender. This procurement, listed under the category of research and development services, is set in London with a total value of £74,000. The procurement method is limited, utilizing a competitive quotation approach below the threshold. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 17:00 on 9th October 2021, as the chosen agency will be expected to commence services by 18th October 2021 and continue until 18th April 2022. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for agencies experienced in public relations and communications, particularly those that can effectively convey complex ideas to diverse audiences. Businesses with established networks within UK business innovation, political, and scientific communities, as well as those focused on environmental sustainability and social impact, will find this an ideal competitive opportunity to showcase their capabilities and influence in delivering impactful communication strategies for funded projects. ## Notice KTN requires an agency with the skills, connections, and creativity to effectively communicate and amplify the innovative work that has been funded through the Sustainable Innovation Fund and Covid-19 Continuity Grants. The successful agency will be able to tell the story of the winners and the societal and economic value of this Innovate UK funded innovation to the media, effectively positioning these funding competitions and opportunities as key to delivering change in the UK. Participants in the tender should be able to demonstrate a proven ability to communicate complex concepts and ideas to a range of audiences and have a network of influence that reaches across the UK and, in particular, business innovation, political and scientific communities. KTN is seeking to appoint an agency for a concentrated 6-month period between October 2021 and April 2022. The purpose of the appointment shall be to provide media and public relations services overseen by the in-house Communications Team. The agency will be expected to support in content creation and press negotiation, working closely in partnership with media buyers and planners. 50 video case studies showcasing some of the successful innovation projects are already in development and any content and PR strategy should complement this work. The purpose of this content is to maximise the impact of the funding. It must achieve the following objectives: 2.1. Raise awareness of the portfolio of projects across the following stakeholders: industry, government, award winners and grant recipients, investors/funders and KTN and Innovate UK's existing audience. 2.2. Highlight the key themes of the funding; Covid-19 response, environmental sustainability, and equality, diversity, and inclusion. 2.3. Drive increased audiences to ktn-uk.org and ukri.org. 2.4. Communicate the impact of this Innovate UK funded activity on society and the economy. 2.5. Increase the profile of key personalities behind the funding including competition winners, Innovate UK CEO, Head of Sustainable Innovation Fund at Innovate UK, and CEO of KTN. Please see the Tender Notice for Deliverables Required. Please provide the information requested in the Tender Notice to sustainableinnovationfund@ktn-uk.org by 17:00, 9th October 2021 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/0f52433a-9eb8-4b98-899a-2c5ee8e5348e | | 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 | 27 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Oct 2021 - 18 Apr 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £74,000 | | 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 - 27 Sep 2021 at 12:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f52433a-9eb8-4b98-899a-2c5ee8e5348e - 10 Sep 2021 at 11:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f52433a-9eb8-4b98-899a-2c5ee8e5348e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f52433a-9eb8-4b98-899a-2c5ee8e5348e 27th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a09b0b80-5a96-44ea-b5a8-cccf6473f63f Pre-Qualification Questionnaire - SIF Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1432a48e-6242-451d-b88d-9bf6211f52a7 Sustainable Innovation Fund Communications & Engagement - PR - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/202adcda-0d75-48cd-aec7-8473230a6634 FAQs ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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