--- title: "GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T25-0047 Start Up Support Services Lot 7 Sales" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ddb3035d-9f59-4770-8a07-a76fb4510e06" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ddb3035d-9f59-4770-8a07-a76fb4510e06" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ddb3035d-9f59-4770-8a07-a76fb4510e06.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ddb3035d-9f59-4770-8a07-a76fb4510e06.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 7 Sales Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY AT NEWCASTLE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ddb3035d-9f59-4770-8a07-a76fb4510e06 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ddb3035d-9f59-4770-8a07-a76fb4510e06) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ddb3035d-9f59-4770-8a07-a76fb4510e06.json) ## Summary Northumbria University at Newcastle is currently engaged in an active tender process titled "GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T25-0047 Start Up Support Services Lot 7 Sales," initially published on 9 June 2026. The contract seeks to procure advice, guidance, and support services for students and graduates interested in self-employment or business start-ups, particularly in developing entrepreneurial skills. The tender falls under the industry category of "Business and management consultancy and related services," with a specific focus on the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement follows an open procedure, with a total contract value estimated at £500,000. The tender period is set to conclude on 7 July 2026, at 10:00 AM, and the contract is anticipated to commence on 1 August 2026, lasting until 31 July 2029. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and support services to leverage their expertise within an academic institution context. Companies capable of offering innovative mentoring, workshops, and incubator events would find this opportunity particularly fitting. With the University's focus on fostering entrepreneurial skills, firms experienced in business development, consulting, and enterprise facilitation can significantly benefit. Though initially not tagged as SME-friendly, the procurement process amendment suggests an inclusive approach, allowing small and medium enterprises to participate and potentially engage with higher education sectors to drive growth and establish partnerships in the consultancy field. ## 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/c9e56f85-e763-403c-afae-b39e5ddec9d3 | | 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/c9e56f85-e763-403c-afae-b39e5ddec9d3 - 9 Jun 2026 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9e56f85-e763-403c-afae-b39e5ddec9d3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9e56f85-e763-403c-afae-b39e5ddec9d3 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-7-Sales/3A583797U2 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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