Tender

GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T25-0047 Start Up Support Services Lot 7 Sales

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY AT NEWCASTLE

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TenderAmendment

11 Jun 2026 at 13:50

Tender

09 Jun 2026 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria University at Newcastle is currently engaged in an active tender process titled "GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T25-0047 Start Up Support Services Lot 7 Sales," initially published on 9 June 2026. The contract seeks to procure advice, guidance, and support services for students and graduates interested in self-employment or business start-ups, particularly in developing entrepreneurial skills. The tender falls under the industry category of "Business and management consultancy and related services," with a specific focus on the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement follows an open procedure, with a total contract value estimated at £500,000. The tender period is set to conclude on 7 July 2026, at 10:00 AM, and the contract is anticipated to commence on 1 August 2026, lasting until 31 July 2029.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and support services to leverage their expertise within an academic institution context. Companies capable of offering innovative mentoring, workshops, and incubator events would find this opportunity particularly fitting. With the University's focus on fostering entrepreneurial skills, firms experienced in business development, consulting, and enterprise facilitation can significantly benefit. Though initially not tagged as SME-friendly, the procurement process amendment suggests an inclusive approach, allowing small and medium enterprises to participate and potentially engage with higher education sectors to drive growth and establish partnerships in the consultancy field.

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Notice Title

GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T25-0047 Start Up Support Services Lot 7 Sales

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 11 June 2026 for the following reason: Is this notice suitable for SMEs? The original notice stated 'no'. This has now been amended to state 'yes'.(The University is seeking to procure advice, guidance and support for students and graduates that are either considering the idea of self-employment or business start-up as a chosen career path, or who are looking to develop enterprising skills and entrepreneurial mindset to enhance their employability. Support will be delivered using a mixed methods approach, through dedicated one-to-one mentoring sessions, workshops, in-residency days at our on-campus Incubator, as well as through bootcamp style events. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE VALUE STIPULATED IS FOR THE TOTAL CONTRACT WHICH CONSISTS OF EIGHT LOTS)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ddb3035d-9f59-4770-8a07-a76fb4510e06
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9e56f85-e763-403c-afae-b39e5ddec9d3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY AT NEWCASTLE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8ST
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

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