Tenders/Sunderland Technology Incubator Programme

Sunderland Technology Incubator Programme

Sunderland City Council
Published: Jun 25, 2026
Updated: Jun 26, 2026
Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the information and communication technology, finance and banking and trade and industry sectors, with a focus on Investment. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

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 June 25, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 059639-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Sunderland City Council

Sunderland City Council has issued 121 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 10 currently open and 89 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: June 25, 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 059639-2026 when communicating with 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.

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Key Details

Contract Type
Consulting
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
English
Reference
059639-2026

Source

uk_fts
uk_fts
Official Source

Contracting Authority

Sunderland City Council
🇬🇧United Kingdom

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