Published date: 29 March 2022

Last edited date: 14 April 2022

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Closing: 28 April 2022, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

Location of contract

N1 0QH

Value of contract

£80,000

Procurement reference

Innovate UK KTN - Content Creation

Published date

29 March 2022

Closing date

28 April 2022

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

9 May 2022

Contract end date

31 March 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Competitive quotation (below threshold)

The buyer selects a group of potential suppliers to invite to tender.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

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 an agency to support content production for campaigns and events. Services required include copywriting, videography, animation, photography, and social media strategy development.

KTN delivers several large campaigns and produces upwards of 600 events a year. As such, the chosen supplier will need to be responsive, proactive, and work to tight deadlines. Notable campaigns include Innovate UK's Women in Innovation and Young Innovators, Innovate Local, Materials Research Exchange (MRE), Global Research & Innovation in Plastics Sustainability (GRIPS) and the Quantum Showcase.

This request for quotation is to invite suppliers to quote for support on content development.

2.1. Work alongside KTN's Marketing Managers to understand campaign objectives and content requirements.
2.2. Understand the nuances of campaign partnerships and correctly represent brand hierarchies.
2.3. Produce creative and unique content that establishes KTN as a thought leader within the innovation landscape.
2.4. Work alongside the Marketing Managers to maximise KTN campaigns and help evaluate the success of content and dissemination plans.
2.5. Understand the innovation landscape and content that will put KTN ahead of the curve.
2.6. Ensure KTN core messages are embedded throughout the content and have the following strategic themes in mind; Net Zero, Diversity & Inclusion, Global Innovation, Innovation Adoption & Diffusion and Place.
2.7. Support Innovate UK, KTN and EDGE establish and communicate their products and services and position within the innovation landscape.

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.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Chloe Emery

Address

Unit 218,Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street
LONDON
N10QH
England

Email

chloe.emery@ktn-uk.org