--- title: "GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T25-0047 Start Up Support Services Framework Lot 1 Finance/Business Planning" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3663acd0-8a8b-43d6-a435-a984cfb9e61a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3663acd0-8a8b-43d6-a435-a984cfb9e61a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3663acd0-8a8b-43d6-a435-a984cfb9e61a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3663acd0-8a8b-43d6-a435-a984cfb9e61a.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 Framework Lot 1 Finance/Business Planning Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY AT NEWCASTLE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3663acd0-8a8b-43d6-a435-a984cfb9e61a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3663acd0-8a8b-43d6-a435-a984cfb9e61a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3663acd0-8a8b-43d6-a435-a984cfb9e61a.json) ## Summary Northumbria University at Newcastle is conducting an active procurement process for the "GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T25-0047 Start Up Support Services Framework Lot 1 Finance/Business Planning". This initiative is aimed at providing advice, guidance, and support for students and graduates interested in self-employment or business start-up, as well as enhancing their entrepreneurial skills. The procurement falls under the business services category, specifically focusing on consultancy and business development, and is valued at £500,000. Located in the North East of the United Kingdom, this tender follows an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 7th July 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2026 and will run through to 31st July 2029. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to business planning and finance. Though not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, firms that have experience in mentoring and entrepreneurial training will find this contract aligns well with their expertise. The involvement in this project allows businesses to contribute to the development of future entrepreneurs, facilitating growth within the UK's entrepreneurial landscape. Proficiency in delivering workshops, mentoring sessions, and managing educational bootcamp events will be critical for successful bidders. ## 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/40991329-8b95-404b-9a93-9294a9af5291 | | 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 13:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40991329-8b95-404b-9a93-9294a9af5291 - 9 Jun 2026 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40991329-8b95-404b-9a93-9294a9af5291 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40991329-8b95-404b-9a93-9294a9af5291 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-Framework-Lot-1-Finance/Business-Planning/ZU33NZFSYK 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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