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SETsquared Framework For Mentors

The University of Bath(buyer)

Published
Published 4 September 2026
Deadline
Closed 16 October 2026

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Overview

The University of Bath and SETsquared are establishing a framework agreement for the provision of mentoring and business support services to researchers, academics, entrepreneurs, and businesses across seven sector-specific lots: Advanced Manufacturing, Clean Energy Industries, Creative Industries, Digital and Technologies, Defence, Life Sciences, and General. Services cover nine business support areas including customer discovery, marketing, sales growth, finance, equity investment, and legal/IP matters, with multiple suppliers to be appointed per lot and call-offs issued as requirements arise during the framework term.

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Lots (7)

  • Advanced Manufacturing

    Examples include aerospace, automotive, agri-tech, batteries, space and advanced materials

  • Clean Energy Industries

    Examples include offshore wind, hydrogen, grid upgrades, carbon capture and decarbonised freight corridors.

  • Creative Industries

    Examples include arts and culture, advertising, architecture, design, publishing, film, television, music and video games development.

  • Digital and Technologies

    Examples include artificial intelligence, cyber security, advanced connectivity, engineering biology, quantum technologies and semiconductors.

  • Defence

    Examples include defence technologies, advanced sensing, autonomous systems and secure communications.

  • Life Sciences

    Examples include pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical technologies, diagnostics and health data innovation.

  • Other

    Including Financial Services, Professional and Business Services together with any other sectors not specifically covered by Lots 1-6.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Under evaluation
Category
Services
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
4 September 2026
Questions by
25 September 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Business and management consultancy servicesBusiness development consultancy services

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  1. Contract Notice

    4 September 2026

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