--- title: "Innovate UK KTN - Design" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ea47bf24-0b74-426f-aa2d-6bb33c0a2a40" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ea47bf24-0b74-426f-aa2d-6bb33c0a2a40" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea47bf24-0b74-426f-aa2d-6bb33c0a2a40.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea47bf24-0b74-426f-aa2d-6bb33c0a2a40.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED" published: "2022-04-14" --- # Innovate UK KTN - Design Buyer: KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea47bf24-0b74-426f-aa2d-6bb33c0a2a40 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ea47bf24-0b74-426f-aa2d-6bb33c0a2a40) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea47bf24-0b74-426f-aa2d-6bb33c0a2a40.json) ## Summary The Knowledge Transfer Network Limited (KTN) is offering a procurement opportunity titled "Innovate UK KTN - Design" for graphic design services within the research and development services sector. This tender follows a limited procurement method and is currently at the Tender stage. Interested suppliers are invited to submit their quotes by 17:00 on 28th April 2022, for a project that involves a 12-month retainer starting from 9th May 2022 and concluding on 31st March 2023. The estimated budget is set at £80,000, exclusive of VAT, with deliveries to be directed to London, N1 0QH. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in graphic design, especially those familiar with corporate communications, marketing materials, and exhibition graphics. Companies that can demonstrate responsiveness and an ability to meet tight deadlines will be well-suited for this contract. Additionally, the focus on collaboration with KTN’s Reach & Engagement Directorate indicates a need for innovative and engaged design capabilities, benefiting small and medium enterprises who thrive on providing tailored, strategic design solutions. ## 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 supplier with graphic design services to support the production of brochures, reports, exhibition booth graphics, and corporate communications such as the annual report. This request for quotation is to invite suppliers to quote for support with graphic design projects. 2.1. Work with KTN's Reach & Engagement Directorate to understand individual project requirements, timelines, and budgets. 2.2. To produce brochures, reports, corporate documents, exhibition graphics, event and marketing material that accurately reflects KTN's brand guidelines and partner relationships. 2.3. To source imagery that reflects KTN identity and accurately represents the work of sector experts. 2.4. Build and supply templates that can be used to speed up future production processes. 2.5. Work to tight deadlines, be responsive and proactive. 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 standard rates for design services and account management. Budget: up to 80,000 + VAT Please note that the budget is not committed to the supplier if the contract is secured. 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/19561ace-257a-42a1-b752-12b5a7899f63 | | 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 13:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19561ace-257a-42a1-b752-12b5a7899f63 - 6 Apr 2022 at 15:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19561ace-257a-42a1-b752-12b5a7899f63 - 29 Mar 2022 at 16:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19561ace-257a-42a1-b752-12b5a7899f63 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19561ace-257a-42a1-b752-12b5a7899f63 14th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4f47fab2-d407-427f-a4fc-e73ca9ce5404 Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e51a8e5-5136-4763-8882-2d2186dae4bb Innovate UK KTN Pre-Qualification Questionnaire - Design - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/23a2d809-4924-48d9-8cc3-e656fd86924e Tender notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ba104b1-4c79-458d-b30c-534a0822348c Innovate UK KTN Pre-Qualification Questionnaire - Design - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/14414029-843d-48ce-83ef-33e7ee8f552e FAQs ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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