--- title: "GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T25-0047 Start Up Support Services Framework Lot 3 Enterprise Skills" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ce6eb0e1-c0d3-4810-a116-05b9985a9305" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ce6eb0e1-c0d3-4810-a116-05b9985a9305" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ce6eb0e1-c0d3-4810-a116-05b9985a9305.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ce6eb0e1-c0d3-4810-a116-05b9985a9305.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 3 Enterprise Skills Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY AT NEWCASTLE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce6eb0e1-c0d3-4810-a116-05b9985a9305 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ce6eb0e1-c0d3-4810-a116-05b9985a9305) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ce6eb0e1-c0d3-4810-a116-05b9985a9305.json) ## Summary Northumbria University at Newcastle has announced an open procurement process to establish a framework for Start Up Support Services, specifically focusing on Lot 3 related to Enterprise Skills. The contract seeks to provide advice, guidance, and support for students and graduates considering self-employment or business start-ups, aiming to enhance their entrepreneurial skills and employability. The tender, classified under Business services including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, is active with the procurement stage currently in the 'tender amendment' phase. This opportunity is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with all relevant activities scheduled on the university campus in Newcastle upon Tyne. Interested parties must note the deadline for tender submissions is 7th July 2026 at 10:00 BST, and the contract will run from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in business services and consultancy, especially those offering mentoring, training, and entrepreneurship development programmes. The open procedure of this procurement allows all interested and qualified service providers to participate. Despite initial indications to the contrary, the tender is now suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering a clear growth path for such entities to collaborate with a prestigious academic institution like Northumbria University. Companies with strong capabilities in mixed-methods training delivery, including workshops, one-to-one mentoring, and event organization, are well-suited to compete and leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio in educational consultancy services. ## 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/6297ed8f-e0df-4779-b433-32815dadd1fc | | 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/6297ed8f-e0df-4779-b433-32815dadd1fc - 9 Jun 2026 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6297ed8f-e0df-4779-b433-32815dadd1fc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6297ed8f-e0df-4779-b433-32815dadd1fc 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-3-Enterprise-Skills/5S3D97Z32P 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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