Sunderland Technology Incubator Programme

Sunderland City Council

Published: Sep 7, 2026

Updated: Sep 7, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the information and communication technology and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on Hardware and Investment. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before October 6, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the information and communication technology sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Sunderland City Council is seeking to commission a co-located start-up incubator programme in Sunderland to support early-stage technology businesses, bridging the gap between idea and investment readiness through a structured, high-intensity cohort model based at Culture House. The programme will create a strong pipeline of scalable ventures, combining public and private support to boost investment, retain talent, generate high-value jobs, and strengthen Sunderland's reputation as a leading location for tech start-ups.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on September 7, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 084508-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Sunderland City Council

Sunderland City Council has issued 155 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 115 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Information & Communication Technology, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: September 7, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 084508-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is October 6, 2026. You have 29 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Sunderland City Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.