GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T25-0047 Start Up Support Services Lot 6 IP/Legal Issues
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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A university in Newcastle is looking for a specialist to provide start-up support and business advice specifically focused on intellectual property (IP) and legal issues for students and graduates thinking about starting their own business. You'll deliver this through one-to-one mentoring, workshops, and hands-on bootcamp-style events on campus.
Requirements
- Expertise in intellectual property law and legal issues relevant to business start-ups
- Experience delivering advice and guidance to students and early-stage entrepreneurs
- Ability to deliver mixed-methods support (one-to-one mentoring, workshops, bootcamp events)
- Experience or capability to work within a university environment and on-campus incubator setting
- No specific certifications or qualifications listed in the notice — check the full tender documents for any professional registration requirements (e.g., solicitor status, IP specialisms)
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Deliver dedicated one-to-one mentoring sessions on IP and legal matters to individual students and graduates
- Run workshops covering IP protection, legal structures, and compliance for start-ups
- Facilitate in-residency days at the university's on-campus Incubator (regular presence required)
- Design and deliver bootcamp-style intensive events focused on IP and legal entrepreneurship skills
- Support students developing enterprising skills and entrepreneurial mindset as it relates to IP and legal risk
- Provide guidance to both those considering self-employment and those already pursuing start-up ideas
How to Read This Tender
- 1Note: This is 'Lot 6' of an 8-lot contract — the stated contract value is the total for all 8 lots, not just this IP/Legal lot. Find the individual lot value in the detailed tender documents to understand what you're actually bidding for.
- 2The 'mixed methods approach' means the university wants flexibility — you'll need to show you can deliver mentoring, workshops, and events, not just one format. Check how much time commitment each format requires.
- 3The on-campus incubator 'in-residency days' suggests regular presence at the university. Clarify in your questions whether this is weekly, monthly, or project-based, and whether travel/accommodation is provided.
- 4This is university procurement, so expect formal processes. Look for evaluation criteria (usually weighted toward quality, price, and delivery approach) and check submission deadlines carefully.
- 5Watch for social value scoring — universities often score bids on added community benefit. Consider what extra value you can offer (e.g., networking events, alumni mentor networks, case study publication).
Tips for Small Businesses
- Consider partnering with or subcontracting to established IP law firms or legal consultants if you're strong on delivery but lack deep IP expertise — the tender may allow subcontracting, so check the terms and factor in margin.
- Highlight any experience supporting underrepresented groups in entrepreneurship (women, ethnic minorities, disabled entrepreneurs) — universities weight social value heavily, and this could strengthen your bid.
- Start-up support contracts often lead to repeat work and relationships with graduate networks. Use this as a foothold to build a university client base; ask about opportunities to deliver to alumni or corporate partners post-contract.
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Northumbria University at NewcastleKey Dates
Published
9 June 2026
Submission deadline
7 July 2026
Notice type
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