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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Tender notice |
| Buyer: | The University of Bath |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | Open procedure |
| Tender Status: | Open |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | Not specified |
| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £700,000 |
| Release Date: | 4 September 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | 16 October 2026 |
| Enquiry Deadline: | 25 September 2026 |
| Contract Start Date: | 1 January 2027 (Estimated) |
| Contract End Date: | 1 January 2031 (Estimated) |
| Contract Duration: | 4.1 years |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-06f229 |
| Notice Reference: | 083861-2026 |
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| Call-off method: | Both: direct call-off and mini-competition |
The University of Bath & SETsquared is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of mentoring and business support services. The Framework will provide the University with access to suitably experienced and qualified Suppliers capable of delivering specialist mentoring and business support to a range of individuals and organisations, including researchers, academics, entrepreneurs, founders and businesses. The Framework is divided into seven Lots covering Advanced Manufacturing, Clean Energy Industries, Creative Industries, Digital and Technologies, Defence, Life Sciences, and General sectors. Services include support across the following business support areas: Customer and Market Discovery; Branding and Marketing; Sales, Growth and Impact; Communicating and Pitching; Finance, Operations and Governance; Raising Equity Investment; Founder Leadership; Scaling; and Legal, Intellectual Property and Regulations. The University intends to appoint multiple Suppliers to each Lot. Requirements arising during the Framework term will be called off in accordance with the Call-Off procedures set out within the tender documents. For further information, please review the documents within the tenderbox
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