GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T25-0047 Start Up Support Services Lot 8 Business Coaching
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 business coaching provider to help their students and recent graduates who want to start their own businesses or develop entrepreneurial skills. You'll deliver personalized mentoring, group workshops, on-campus incubator sessions, and intensive bootcamp-style events to build their confidence and business knowledge.
Requirements
- Ability to deliver one-to-one mentoring sessions
- Experience running group workshops
- Capacity to facilitate in-residency days at the university's on-campus Incubator
- Experience designing and delivering bootcamp-style events
- Understanding of start-up support and entrepreneurship development
- Ability to work with university students and recent graduates
- Check full tender documents for specific qualifications, insurance, and DBS clearance requirements
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Deliver dedicated one-to-one mentoring sessions to individual students and graduates
- Design and run group workshops on business and entrepreneurial topics
- Facilitate in-residency days at the university's on-campus Incubator facility
- Plan and deliver bootcamp-style intensive events for cohorts of participants
- Support students considering self-employment or business start-up as a career option
- Help graduates develop enterprising skills and entrepreneurial mindset
- Track participant progress and outcomes throughout the programme
How to Read This Tender
- 1This contract is split into 8 separate lots — you're looking at Lot 8 specifically, but the total value listed covers ALL eight lots combined. Find out how much of that total budget is allocated to Lot 8 in the detailed tender documents.
- 2The description mentions 'mixed methods approach' — this means you need to show you can deliver in multiple formats (one-to-one, group, in-person at the Incubator, bootcamp events). Don't assume you only need to do one type of delivery.
- 3The client is a university, so they'll have specific processes, timescales, and reporting requirements. Look for details on academic calendars, student cohort sizes, and how outcomes will be measured.
- 4Pay close attention to the 'on-campus Incubator' element — you may need access to physical university space or partnership with their existing incubator team. Check whether they provide the space or you need to arrange it.
- 5Watch for participant numbers, session frequency, and duration in the full tender documents. These directly affect your resource planning and pricing.
Tips for Small Businesses
- This is education/support work, not a one-off project — clarify whether this is a fixed contract term (e.g. 1-2 years) or ongoing. Universities often commission in academic years, so align your planning to their calendar.
- Consider partnering with a larger business support organization or consultant network if you're small — universities may prefer providers who can guarantee consistent quality across all eight lots. A joint bid might be stronger.
- Social value scoring is important for university procurement. Emphasize how your approach supports underrepresented groups in entrepreneurship, creates local jobs, or builds community enterprise — this can give you a competitive edge.
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Northumbria University at NewcastleKey Dates
Published
9 June 2026
Submission deadline
7 July 2026
Notice type
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