GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T25-0047 Start Up Support Services Framework Lot 2 Business Growth
Northumbria University at Newcastle · Awarded contract
AwardedGB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T25-0047 Start Up Support Services Framework Lot 2 Business Growth
Awarded 31 Aug 2026
Awarded from this tender, closed 7 July 2026Start-Up Support Services Framework – Business Growth (Lot 2) | University (Newcastle upon Tyne)
View the tender →Awarded31 Aug 2026
Value£150,000.00
SupplierSphera Consulting Limited
RegionNorth East
CategoryEducation & Training
Expires in 2y 10mo3y term, 6% elapsed
Awarded 31 Aug 2026Expires 30 Aug 2029
About
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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