--- title: "Business and Stakeholder Survey" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ca981b36-9f1f-485c-9fdd-7a5af30559e2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca981b36-9f1f-485c-9fdd-7a5af30559e2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca981b36-9f1f-485c-9fdd-7a5af30559e2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca981b36-9f1f-485c-9fdd-7a5af30559e2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED" published: "2025-02-07" --- # Business and Stakeholder Survey Buyer: KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca981b36-9f1f-485c-9fdd-7a5af30559e2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca981b36-9f1f-485c-9fdd-7a5af30559e2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca981b36-9f1f-485c-9fdd-7a5af30559e2.json) ## Summary The Knowledge Transfer Network Limited, trading under Innovate UK Business Connect, has issued a tender titled "Business and Stakeholder Survey" under the industry category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services (CPV code 73000000). The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with significant dates being 24th February 2025 for work commencement and 2nd May 2025 for completion. The tender invites suppliers to co-design, conduct, and analyse a survey on business characteristics, innovation behaviours, and the impact of Innovate UK Business Connect's services, incorporating previous survey questions from evaluations done in 2018 and 2022. The location for service delivery is specified by the postal code N1 0HQ in London. The procurement method used is a direct single tender action (below threshold), with the tender submission period ending on 12th February 2025 at 12:00 PM. This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in market research, data analysis, and consultancy services. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate. Ideal candidates would have robust experience in survey methodology, data collection, and comprehensive analysis, offering new insights and metrics that highlight positive change. Participating businesses will play a pivotal role in shaping future strategic activities of Innovate UK Business Connect, providing them a platform to showcase their expertise and help drive impactful outcomes in the innovation sector. Additionally, the work involves preparing detailed reports and presentations for high-level stakeholders, which can further elevate a business's profile in the industry. ## Notice This tender seeks proposals by which the successful supplier will co-design, undertake and provide analysis of a business-facing survey that captures evidence of impact related to Innovate UK Business Connect's key performance metrics. The business survey will capture data on the following: business characteristics; innovation behaviours; benefits of engagement with Innovate UK Business Connect; perspectives on additionality and contribution associated with Innovate UK Business Connect ; other factors that may have led to the observed outcomes; and overall perspectives on the value of the Innovate Uk Business Connect to the business. Much of this work builds on a previous evaluation of Innovate UK Business Connect, undertaken in 2018 and again in 2022. For consistency, we wish to retain many of the original survey questions. However, we hope to work with the successful supplier to identify new evidence metrics which specifically highlight the impact on positive change. Deliverables: The successful partner will; * Co-design the format of the survey with Innovate UK Business Connect to align with agreed evidence metrics. * Identify the scope and nature of survey recipients, such that the survey size is robust and statistically credible. * Work with Innovate UK Business Connect employees to send out the survey to the appropriate organisations. * Collate and analyse feedback from respondents - providing objective insights and recommendations for future Innovate UK Business Connect activities to enhance our impact. * Provide a written report to Innovate UK Business Connect executive team in a format that can also be shared with our clients and more publicly with stakeholders. * Provide a verbal presentation on findings to Innovate UK Business Connect executive team and the Board, with recommendations. Duration Innovate UK Business Connect anticipates work commencing 24th February 2025. All work is to be completed by 2nd May 2025. Contract and Expiry Date The work must commence on 24th February 2025 with the work agreed to be completed by 2nd May 2025. The Contract will be awarded in accordance with a pricing proposal for the successful service provider. Payment will be dependent upon the successful delivery and approval by the Innovate UK Business Connect as below: * 20% on signature of the contract * 30% upon approval of the first iteration of the full report * 50% upon approval of the publication version of the report The work must commence on 24th February 2025 with the work agreed to be completed by 2nd May 2025. Submission In response to this invitation to tender please provide the assessment information on the attached document. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/831cc16b-0202-4536-9587-fc09fa97c121 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Feb 2025 - 2 May 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 Feb 2025 at 11:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/831cc16b-0202-4536-9587-fc09fa97c121 - 31 Jan 2025 at 09:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/831cc16b-0202-4536-9587-fc09fa97c121 - 24 Jan 2025 at 16:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/831cc16b-0202-4536-9587-fc09fa97c121 - 10 Jan 2025 at 17:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/831cc16b-0202-4536-9587-fc09fa97c121 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/831cc16b-0202-4536-9587-fc09fa97c121 7th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/82339554-b8fd-4095-84a8-1fd86a9c84f3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/412deb80-d048-41d2-ad40-da08ae48c1e2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7f29c17e-498f-435b-b00a-c376ba391f40 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/08098570-3680-421e-a85c-3b96de82853a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e321065a-d209-4578-ba7c-9c266dd88748 Updated FAQ document based on recent questions. 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