--- title: "GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T25-0047 Start Up Support Services Lot 6 IP/Legal Issues" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-194e78e4-5bb6-48fb-bf41-08e256e18d89" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-194e78e4-5bb6-48fb-bf41-08e256e18d89" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-194e78e4-5bb6-48fb-bf41-08e256e18d89.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-194e78e4-5bb6-48fb-bf41-08e256e18d89.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY AT NEWCASTLE" published: "2026-06-11" --- # GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T25-0047 Start Up Support Services Lot 6 IP/Legal Issues Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY AT NEWCASTLE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-194e78e4-5bb6-48fb-bf41-08e256e18d89 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-194e78e4-5bb6-48fb-bf41-08e256e18d89) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-194e78e4-5bb6-48fb-bf41-08e256e18d89.json) ## Summary Northumbria University at Newcastle has issued a tender for "GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T25-0047 Start Up Support Services Lot 6 IP/Legal Issues," seeking services to support students and graduates in entrepreneurship and self-employment. This procurement falls within the "Miscellaneous business and business-related services" industry category and is located in the North East of the United Kingdom. As of 11 June 2026, the tender status is active, with the procurement method being an open procedure. Key dates to note include the tender period ending on 7 July 2026 and the contract period spanning from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses capable of providing consultancy in business development, law, and management. Firms that specialise in delivering mixed-methods educational support, including mentoring, workshops, and event organisation, are ideally positioned to compete. The contract's total estimated value is £500,000, which can greatly benefit consultancy firms looking to expand their scope in higher education sector services. The tender amendment to confirm suitability for SMEs opens the doors for smaller enterprises to compete and leverage this opportunity for growth. ## Notice 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) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3e1e102-16d7-4ca9-8db5-ac9855b10231 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY AT NEWCASTLE | | Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE1 8ST | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Monument | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### 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 ## Release History - 11 Jun 2026 at 13:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3e1e102-16d7-4ca9-8db5-ac9855b10231 - 9 Jun 2026 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3e1e102-16d7-4ca9-8db5-ac9855b10231 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3e1e102-16d7-4ca9-8db5-ac9855b10231 11th June 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Newcastle-Upon-Tyne:-T25-0047-Start-Up-Support-Services-Lot-6-IP/Legal-Issues/792NX74VY3 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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