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Entrepreneur in residence

LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY

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20 Apr 2026 at 15:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leeds Trinity University, a sub-central government public authority, has completed a procurement process titled "Entrepreneur in Residence" under the higher education services category. The procurement was conducted using a direct, below-threshold method without competition, resulting in a grant award for services. The procurement process culminated in an award on 20th April 2026, followed by a contract signed on 10th April for a term ending on 31st July 2028, with a total value of £45,000. The procurement is located in Leeds, United Kingdom, within the UKE42 region.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the higher education services sector, particularly those capable of providing entrepreneurial expertise and services to educational institutions. Leading Cyber Limited, an SME based in London, has been active in fulfilling this contract, demonstrating that smaller enterprises can successfully secure contracts in this domain. Businesses equipped to offer innovative and educational solutions that can enhance the academic environment could find competitive prospects in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Entrepreneur in residence

Notice Description

Entrepreneur in residence (Grant award)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0686c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035820-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS18 5HD
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Horsforth
Westminster Constituency
Leeds North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEADING CYBER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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