Business support tenders and contracts in the North East
There are 8 live business support tenders in the North East right now, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. This page covers call centre, contact centre, document scanning and admin support contracts from councils, the NHS and other public buyers. Below is what buyers are asking for, so you can see whether you qualify before you spend hours bidding.
01What buyers ask for
From the 8 live business support tenders in the North East we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Varies
- Suitable for SMEs
- 7 of 8 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- 6 of 8
02Live business support tenders in the North East
- 003550 - Flagship Festival 2027Durham County CouncilNorth East£1.5mCloses 3 days
- NEPO219 - Building Materials & Managed StoresThe Association of North East Councils Limited (NEPO)North East£800mCloses 4 daysFrameworkSME
- Photography Services FrameworkSouth Tyneside Borough CouncilNorth East£120kCloses 10 daysFrameworkSME
- EEM0053 - Fire Safety, Fire Doors and Building Remediation Works FrameworkEFFICIENCY EAST MIDLANDS LIMITEDNorth East +9Not statedCloses 14 daysFrameworkSME
- Business Support North East FrameworkNorth East Combined AuthorityNorth EastNot statedCloses 18 daysFrameworkSME
- Agreements for Start Up Loans' Business Support PartnersThe Start-Up Loans CompanyNorth East +11£1.2m–104mCloses 22 daysSME
- Language Services Framework 2027Bristol City CouncilNorth East +8£2.3mCloses 25 daysFrameworkSME
- Construction Professional Services DPSGovernment Commercial AgencyNorth East +11£800mCloses 851 daysFrameworkSME
03Who is buying
- Durham County Council 1 live tender
- The Association of North East Councils Limited (NEPO) 1 live tender
- South Tyneside Borough Council 1 live tender
- EFFICIENCY EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED 1 live tender
- North East Combined Authority 1 live tender
04Business support contracts: common questions
How many business support tenders are live in the North East?
8 right now, from 8 public buyers, with 4 closing in the next 14 days. We bring together notices from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder and refresh this page every hour.
What do buyers ask for in business support contracts?
Few notices state a minimum turnover; it is usually set out in the tender documents. Most requirements sit in the tender documents rather than the notice, so check the pack before you bid.
Can a small business win business support contracts?
Often, yes. 7 of the 8 live tenders in the North East are marked by the buyer as suitable for small businesses, and 6 are frameworks or dynamic purchasing systems (approved supplier lists that buyers then order from). Smaller lots and lower-value contracts are usually the best place to start. Check the minimum turnover and insurance first, as those are the checks that rule most bids out.
05Expert notes: Professional services
Professional services are often bought through frameworks and evaluated mainly on quality: named staff, case studies and method statements. Professional indemnity insurance levels are a common pass/fail check.
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