Digital Marketing Support Services

Innovate UK part of UK Research and Innovation UKRIcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-069f30Procurement Act 2023Concession contractSME suitableactive
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Estimated value

£90k

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

21 May 2026

Deadline 21 Jun 2026

Description

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. This request for quotation is to invite suppliers to quote for support on digital marketing support services. 2.1. Work with IUKBC's digital team to understand individual project requirements, timelines, and budgets. 2.2. Deliver solid digital solutions to specified briefs with particular focus on (but not restricted to) SEO support, Digital Content, UX, Data analytics, Cookies/Compliance and Paid ads strategy. This tender is to procure a 12-month retainer and/or pipeline digital support services. Projects and deliverables will be identified on an ongoing basis. IUKBC requires its suppliers to meet industry recognised security practices and as such it is expected that they hold Cyber Essentials Plus certification or higher (ISO 27001). Fees IUK BC requires a quote for services including standard rates for design services and account management. Budget: up to £90,000 + VAT. 5. Term & Expiry Date Ending - 31st March 2027. 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. 6.1. Short narrative describing how you approach projects i.e., your approach, suppliers you may have to collaborate with to deliver etc. 6.2 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-business-connect.org.uk the duration of the project i.e., 1st July 2026 - 31st March 2027. b, New platform development, including site build, development and retainer services. 6.3. A completed copy of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire. 6.4. 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. 6.5. Legal information i.e. Your standard T&Cs. Please provide the information requested above to mike.snow@iukbc.org.uk by 12:00 22nd June 2026 at the latest at the latest. Submission will be assessed on an ongoing basis until this date. Please direct any questions or communications on this Invitation to Quote to: mike.snow@iukbc.org.uk. Any contract offered will be subject to "Innovate UK Business Connect's Terms and Conditions of Contractor Engagement - Company Edition", which can be made available on request. Please note that IUKBC reserves the right to not select any supplier if we feel none meet our requirements and budget.

Scope

Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-069f30
Total value
£90,000 excluding VAT
£108,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
30 Jun 2026 to 31 Mar 2027
Main category
services
CPV classifications
72000000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

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Qualityquality
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Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

IUKBC requires its suppliers to meet industry recognised security practices and as such it is expected that they hold Cyber Essentials Plus certification or higher (ISO 27001).

Submission & procedure

Submission deadline
21 Jun 2026, 11:00 am
Submission address
mike.snow@iukbc.org.uk
Electronic submission
No
Procedure
Open procedure