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closed GB negotiated without publication procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Innovate UK Business Connect - Digital Framework - Digital Services

[Knowledge Transfer Network Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/knowledge-transfer-network-limited)

Estimated value

£50,000 to £90,000

Published

17 Apr 2025

Deadline

Closed

16 May 2025

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Small contract value

    Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services.
- Sets up a framework

    Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years.

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## About this tender

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  by 16th May 2025 at the latest. Submission will be assessed on an ongoing basis until this date.

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## CPV classification

Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d9862597-30f0-4535-9ab2-ab2025f4ca5a)

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