--- title: "Innovate UK Business Connect - Digital Framework - Digital Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d9862597-30f0-4535-9ab2-ab2025f4ca5a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d9862597-30f0-4535-9ab2-ab2025f4ca5a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d9862597-30f0-4535-9ab2-ab2025f4ca5a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d9862597-30f0-4535-9ab2-ab2025f4ca5a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED" published: "2025-04-17" --- # Innovate UK Business Connect - Digital Framework - Digital Services Buyer: KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9862597-30f0-4535-9ab2-ab2025f4ca5a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d9862597-30f0-4535-9ab2-ab2025f4ca5a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d9862597-30f0-4535-9ab2-ab2025f4ca5a.json) ## Summary Innovate UK Business Connect (IUKBC), part of Innovate UK, is initiating a tender process for its Digital Framework 2025-2026 concerning the provision of digital services. The procurement is categorized under "Miscellaneous business and business-related services" and is focused on web development and maintenance. The tender invites suppliers to quote for ongoing support of IUKBC's primary web presence and associated project platforms. Located in the United Kingdom, this competitive quotation (below threshold) process has a submission deadline of 16th May 2025, with the contract period running from 1st June 2025 to 31st March 2026. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) proficient in web development and maintenance. The tasks include delivering solid web development solutions, adhering to security and accessibility standards, and maintaining the site iuk.ktn-uk.org. This procurement method offers a growth avenue for businesses capable of comprehensive web services, including technical support, patching, and project-specific development. Suppliers are encouraged to showcase their design approach, previous work, estimated costs, and adherence to IUKBC values, which could strengthen their bids and expand their business prospects. ## Notice Innovate UK Business Connect (IUKBC) exists to connect innovators with new partners and new opportunities beyond their existing thinking - accelerating ambitious ideas into real-world solutions. IUKBC has a network of over 46,000 unique organisations and 234,000 innovators. IUKBC is part of Innovate UK - the UK's innovation agency. IUKBC is seeking a web development supplier to support continued design, development, and maintenance of IUKBC's primary web presence and development of associated project platforms. Services Required This request for quotation is to invite suppliers to quote for support on web development and online maintenance services. Work with IUKBC's digital team to understand individual project requirements, timelines, and budgets. Deliver solid web development solutions to specified briefs. Full maintenance of iuk.ktn-uk.org, including but not limited to patching, availability, security and accessibility requirements. Submission In response to this Statement of Works, please provide the information listed below. Shortlisted suppliers will be invited to pitch to IUKBC before a final decision is made. Short narrative describing how you approach projects i.e., your design approach, suppliers you may have to collaborate with to deliver etc. One or more examples of an online development work you have previously taken from concept through to roll out. Initial schedule of basic costs. Recognising that this would be subject to change and within the constraints of the overall budget, suppliers are asked to submit a timeline of estimated costs for; a, Ongoing retainer to include, technical, patching and development support services for iuk.ktn-uk.org the duration of the project i.e., 1st June 2025 - 31st March 2026. b, New platform development, including site build, development and retainer services. A completed copy of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire. Additional Information. IUKBC invite suppliers to provide any additional information in the form of video content, imagery, or links, which provide supporting evidence that suppliers recognise and work in accordance with IUKBC values as an organisation. Suppliers might include evidence of environmental management practices, environmental or social aims and social responsibility, diversity and inclusion policy and practices. Legal information i.e. Your standard T&Cs. Please provide the information requested above to re.support@iuk.ktn-uk.org by 16th May 2025 at the latest. Submission 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/f9ed30dd-9f53-418b-a618-a14a04f219d3 | | 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 | 17 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 16 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £90,000 | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services ## Release History - 17 Apr 2025 at 09:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9ed30dd-9f53-418b-a618-a14a04f219d3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9ed30dd-9f53-418b-a618-a14a04f219d3 17th April 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dadf1dab-143b-44c4-a98c-851c22cd47bd FAQs - updated 10/05/2024 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6736be10-107b-4748-a092-48288933a9a9 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bd9ec5ab-1a00-45b9-8867-1cc6f2211b65 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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