--- title: "GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T25-0047 Start Up Support Services Lot 8 Business Coaching" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7300629b-a8ff-406f-a9d3-6afd2e8b622f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7300629b-a8ff-406f-a9d3-6afd2e8b622f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7300629b-a8ff-406f-a9d3-6afd2e8b622f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7300629b-a8ff-406f-a9d3-6afd2e8b622f.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 8 Business Coaching Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY AT NEWCASTLE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7300629b-a8ff-406f-a9d3-6afd2e8b622f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7300629b-a8ff-406f-a9d3-6afd2e8b622f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7300629b-a8ff-406f-a9d3-6afd2e8b622f.json) ## Summary Northumbria University at Newcastle is actively seeking to procure services for the T25-0047 Start Up Support Services Lot 8 Business Coaching, focusing on providing advice and guidance for students and graduates interested in self-employment or enhancing their entrepreneurial skills. Categorised under 'Miscellaneous business and business-related services', this opportunity will be conducted via an open procedure. The tender is situated in the North East of the United Kingdom, with key deadlines including a tender end date of 7th July 2026 and a contract period running from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029. This procurement process is in the Tender stage, with a comprehensive approach involving workshops and mentoring sessions. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the business coaching, mentorship, and consultancy sectors. Companies that offer a robust portfolio in entrepreneurial development and business start-up support would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The project, valued at £500,000, offers substantial opportunities for SMEs to deliver innovative solutions and expand their client base within the education sector. Tailored services addressing both individual and group needs through dedicated sessions can enhance business growth and establish lasting partnerships with an active and forward-thinking university. ## 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/842a5ac7-8cbf-4080-9b61-1ce420730b68 | | 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/842a5ac7-8cbf-4080-9b61-1ce420730b68 - 9 Jun 2026 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/842a5ac7-8cbf-4080-9b61-1ce420730b68 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/842a5ac7-8cbf-4080-9b61-1ce420730b68 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-8-Business-Coaching/ZN5E4WK35K 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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