--- title: "GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T25-0047 Start Up Support Services Framework Lot 2 Business Growth" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d94fbba6-dc10-44c5-bf73-846bb98a4f90" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d94fbba6-dc10-44c5-bf73-846bb98a4f90" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d94fbba6-dc10-44c5-bf73-846bb98a4f90.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d94fbba6-dc10-44c5-bf73-846bb98a4f90.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 2 Business Growth Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY AT NEWCASTLE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d94fbba6-dc10-44c5-bf73-846bb98a4f90 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d94fbba6-dc10-44c5-bf73-846bb98a4f90) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d94fbba6-dc10-44c5-bf73-846bb98a4f90.json) ## Summary Northumbria University at Newcastle is actively seeking suppliers for its "GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T25-0047 Start Up Support Services Framework Lot 2 Business Growth" contract. This procurement focuses on providing business-related services and consultancy, with a specific aim to support students and graduates in their entrepreneurial endeavours. Services include mentoring, workshops, and residency days at the university's Incubator. Open to competitive proposals under an open procedure method, the tender process remains in the active stage with a closing deadline for submissions on 7th July 2026. The contract is valued at £500,000 and will take place in the North East region of the UK, lasting from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in business consultancy, entrepreneurship support, and skills development. Companies with strong backgrounds in delivering educational and professional services aimed at business growth and start-ups will find this contract conducive for establishing long-term relationships and expanding their footprint within the educational sector. The nature of the services required aligns well with firms accustomed to working with higher education institutions, especially those capable of providing innovative and effective support systems to nurture student and graduate entrepreneurship. ## 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/aa8176e1-6643-4adc-a2f4-3feed01cc0bc | | 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/aa8176e1-6643-4adc-a2f4-3feed01cc0bc - 9 Jun 2026 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa8176e1-6643-4adc-a2f4-3feed01cc0bc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa8176e1-6643-4adc-a2f4-3feed01cc0bc 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-2-Business-Growth/A23987X447 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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