Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be9-24b3-71cf-a884-33e6d8d67938/setsquared-framework-for-mentors [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # SETsquared Framework For Mentors [The University of Bath](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-university-of-bath) Estimated value Not stated Published 4 Sept 2026 Deadline Closed 16 Oct 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Split into 7 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender 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 ## CPV classification Business and management consultancy servicesBusiness development consultancy services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06f229-2026-09-04T12:14:57+01:00 [View official notice ](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06f229-2026-09-04T12:14:57+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileThe University of Bath: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-university-of-bath)[SectorMore Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [TVCA-PROC-0881 - Business Tees Valley Support Spine Framework Tees Valley Combined Authority 13 days left 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bec-269a-73e8-85ed-d2e6b643bf0c/tvca-proc-0881-business-tees-valley-support-spine-framework)[Training, Coaching and Development Providers Framework Development Bank of Wales 3 days left 20 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bea-fdd9-70d0-aafe-cb6ddfbe8962/training-coaching-and-development-providers-framework)[CPU7343 - Homelessness Prevention Services - Open Framework Nottingham City Council 18 days left 4 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bdf-b6ad-71cf-bf97-bf1cfc6712a0/cpu7343-homelessness-prevention-services-open-framework)[Energy-efficiency consultancy services – District Heat Advisory Services Framework Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland 23 days left 9 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14062-1594-716f-87ec-f2231372d08d/ireland-energy-efficiency-consultancy-services-district-heat-advisory-servic)[Apprenticeships Suppliers Framework West Sussex County Council 45 days left 1 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-b4b9-7143-926d-f9bd13f47e8e/apprenticeships-suppliers-framework)[Community Support Framework (Children's) - CAFS/2025/290 Stoke-on-Trent City Council 25 days left 11 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13e27-6e06-732d-b676-d352cfb7ded4/community-support-framework-childrens-cafs2025290)