GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T25-0047 Start Up Support Services Framework Lot 1 Finance/Business Planning
Northumbria University at NewcastleEstimated Value
£100,000 – £500,000
Deadline
7 July 2026
Published
9 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
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)
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Newcastle University is looking to hire a provider to offer startup and business planning support to its students and graduates who want to start their own business or improve their entrepreneurial skills. This is Lot 1 (Finance/Business Planning) of an 8-part framework — you'd be delivering mentoring, workshops, and training events on campus.
Requirements
- Ability to deliver one-to-one mentoring sessions
- Capability to design and run workshops
- Experience delivering in-residency days at business incubators
- Experience running bootcamp-style training events
- Expertise in finance and business planning advice for startups
- Understanding of graduate and student startup support needs
- Ability to work on a framework agreement (multi-year contract with potential repeat orders)
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Deliver one-to-one mentoring sessions to students and graduates exploring self-employment or business startup
- Design and deliver workshops on entrepreneurial skills and business planning
- Facilitate in-residency days at the University's on-campus Incubator facility
- Run bootcamp-style events focused on startup and business development
- Provide guidance on finance planning and business model development for new ventures
- Support students in developing enterprising mindset and employability skills
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a 'Lot' — a single package within a larger 8-lot framework. You're only bidding on Lot 1 (Finance/Business Planning), not all 8 lots. Read the full tender documents to understand what the other lots cover and whether cross-selling is possible.
- 2The total value mentioned covers all 8 lots combined, not just Lot 1 — the actual budget for Finance/Business Planning will be lower. Request the detailed specification to find the Lot 1 budget and duration.
- 3A 'framework agreement' means if you win, you're not guaranteed work — the University will call off services as needed over the contract period. Check the minimum commitment and estimated volumes.
- 4Pay attention to delivery location and scheduling — you'll need to deliver sessions at their on-campus Incubator and work around the University's academic calendar (semesters, exam periods).
- 5Look for details on KPIs and success metrics — Universities typically measure startup support by number of mentees, business registrations, funding raised, or job creation. Understand how you'll be evaluated.
Tips for Small Businesses
- Consider partnering with local accountants, business advisors, or other startups services as a consortium — Universities often prefer established networks. You could subcontract delivery to specialists rather than doing everything yourself.
- Highlight any 'social value' — supporting graduate entrepreneurship and job creation scores well in University procurement. Show how your service reduces youth unemployment or supports underrepresented founders.
- Ask for the full ITT (Invitation to Tender) documents early — the supplier list and evaluation criteria will reveal how many competitors you're up against and what the University really values (price vs. quality vs. innovation).
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Northumbria University at NewcastleKey Dates
Published
9 June 2026
Submission deadline
7 July 2026
Notice type
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