Published date: 29 March 2022

Last edited date: 14 April 2022

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


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 - PR

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 a PR agency to support with campaign planning and execution. As the company transitions to Innovate UK KTN, it needs to re-establish its position within the innovation landscape, build brand awareness and reinforce messaging to internal and external audiences.

Services Required

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

2.1. Work with KTN's Partnership, PR and Communications Lead to understand KTN's objectives and audience to design and execute campaign plans.
2.2. Establish KTN as a thought leader within the innovation landscape and showcase KTN sector experts and the Executive Team where appropriate.
2.3. Ensure key messages and strategic themes are embedded within the content to build brand recognition and awareness.
2.4. Support Innovate UK, KTN and EDGE establish and communicate their products and services and position within the innovation landscape.
2.5. Work alongside KTN's Online Experience Team to improve user journeys and maximise KTN's reach.
2.6. Work alongside KTN teams to analyse the success of campaigns and help refine our approach to brand awareness and recognition.

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 rates for 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.

Please provide the information requested above 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