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title: "SETsquared Framework For Mentors"
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# SETsquared Framework For Mentors

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/setsquared-framework-for-mentors-ocds-h6vhtk-06f229). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** University of Bath: "SETsquared Framework For Mentors". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £700,000. 7 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 16 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.delta-esourcing.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [University of Bath](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/university-of-bath-urn-133789)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £700,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 16 October 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 7
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Business and management consultancy services, Business development consultancy services
- **Delivery Location:** Not published
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/setsquared-framework-for-mentors-ocds-h6vhtk-06f229#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06f229`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/setsquared-framework-for-mentors-ocds-h6vhtk-06f229#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [delta-esourcing.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.delta-esourcing.com%2Frespond%2F6CS5G7NB97)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/setsquared-framework-for-mentors-ocds-h6vhtk-06f229#participate

## Description
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

## Lots (7)
### Lot 1: Advanced Manufacturing
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79410000, 79411100

- **Estimated Value:** £100,000
- **Description:** Examples include aerospace, automotive, agri-tech, batteries, space and advanced materials
- **Contract Period:** 01/01/2027 to 01/01/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Clean Energy Industries
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79410000, 79411100

- **Estimated Value:** £100,000
- **Description:** Examples include offshore wind, hydrogen, grid upgrades, carbon capture and decarbonised freight corridors.
- **Contract Period:** 01/01/2027 to 01/01/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Creative Industries
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79410000, 79411100

- **Estimated Value:** £100,000
- **Description:** Examples include arts and culture, advertising, architecture, design, publishing, film, television, music and video games development.
- **Contract Period:** 01/01/2027 to 01/01/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: Digital and Technologies
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79410000, 79411100

- **Estimated Value:** £100,000
- **Description:** Examples include artificial intelligence, cyber security, advanced connectivity, engineering biology, quantum technologies and semiconductors.
- **Contract Period:** 01/01/2027 to 01/01/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 5: Defence
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79410000, 79411100

- **Estimated Value:** £100,000
- **Description:** Examples include defence technologies, advanced sensing, autonomous systems and secure communications.
- **Contract Period:** 01/01/2027 to 01/01/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 6: Life Sciences
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79410000, 79411100

- **Estimated Value:** £100,000
- **Description:** Examples include pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical technologies, diagnostics and health data innovation.
- **Contract Period:** 01/01/2027 to 01/01/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 7: Other
- **Lot id:** `7`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79410000, 79411100

- **Estimated Value:** £100,000
- **Description:** Including Financial Services, Professional and Business Services together with any other sectors not specifically covered by Lots 1-6.
- **Contract Period:** 01/01/2027 to 01/01/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F083861-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-09-04T11:14:57.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-26T15:14:28.007Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06f229