https://getbearings.co.uk/exploreLocal opportunities a business in Cumbria can apply for: Cumbria's own and those open across the North West.en-gbThu, 15 Oct 2026 20:52:22 +0000720https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-b9e007c3d6aaopp-b9e007c3d6aaThu, 15 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Grants & fundingFactory International and English National Opera will hand the North Warehouse at Aviva Studios to one artist, collective or creative team for up to six days in February 2027, with a development and… Closes 9 Nov 2026 · North West · With Factory International: Artist Takeover (Think Big! with English National Opera)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-a297ec37dff3opp-a297ec37dff3Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Grants & fundingCumbria Community Foundation runs over 100 grant funds for community and voluntary groups, and some for individuals, including arts and music funds and grants for young people. Applications go to one… Closes 30 Oct 2026 · Cumbria · With Cumbria Community Foundation: grant committee deadline dateshttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-80d6d40252c0opp-80d6d40252c0Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Grants & fundingGrants of £10,000 to £100,000 for skills and STEM projects of up to two years, such as STEM festivals, engagement days and early-years to higher-education initiatives, delivered in the fund's coastal… award £10,000–£100,000 · Closes 24 Mar 2027 · Lancashire & Cumbria · With Walney Extension Community Fund: The Skills Fund (STEM and skills projects, £10k-£100k)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-3e774f24f083opp-3e774f24f083Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Advice & mentoringSmall and medium businesses of any sector based in Westmorland and Furness can apply for a free carbon footprint assessment of their operations, delivered through the Cumbria Business Environment… non-cash support · Closes 25 Oct 2026 · Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria · With Westmorland and Furness Council: Greening Businesses Scheme round 3 (free carbon footprint assessment)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-36634e1208fcopp-36634e1208fcThu, 15 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Grants & fundingThe Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst funds collaborations between north-west businesses and academics at Manchester, Liverpool, Salford, LJMU and Manchester Met: relationship development… max award £60,000 · Closes 10 Dec 2026 · North West · With IBIC: knowledge exchange grants with north-west biotech businesseshttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-293f712390fcopp-293f712390fcThu, 15 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Grants & fundingQuick micro-grants of up to £3,000 for one-off film events and short screening programmes, in person or online, by cinemas, community cinemas, film societies, festivals and touring programmes in the… max award £3,000 · Closes 12 Feb 2027 · North West · With Film Hub North: Pitch Pot micro-grants for film exhibitors (up to £3k, rolling)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-203cbc1e8459opp-203cbc1e8459Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Grants & fundingUp to £10,000 a year for activity that grows in-person audiences for British, independent and international film in the North of England, for activity between April 2026 and March 2029. Open to… max award £10,000 · Closes 23 Oct 2026 · North West · With Film Hub North: Film Exhibition Fund round 3 (up to £10k for independent film exhibition in the North)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-145320a21df8opp-145320a21df8Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Grants & fundingGrants from £500 to £50,000 for community facilities, green spaces, community activities, arts and sport in communities on the Cumbria and Lancashire coast near the offshore wind farm. Charities,… award £500–£50,000 · Closes 8 Jan 2027 · Lancashire & Cumbria · With Walney Extension Community Fund (Orsted, Cumbria and Lancashire coast; via Grantscape)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-d30a830464d2opp-d30a830464d2Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Grants & fundingAccessible versions – easy read file , BSL video file , audio file , plain text . Following the success of our previous schemes, TripleC is running another bursary funding scheme for deaf, disabled… free training (ScreenSkills funded) · Closes 16 Nov 2026 · North West · With ScreenSkills training and opportunities (ScreenSkills-funded courses)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-b185569fdad0opp-b185569fdad0Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsGreat British Energy - Nuclear is seeking suppliers. Great British Energy – Nuclear (GBE-N) is procuring specialist financial advisory services to support the assessment of funding and financing… contract value £500,000 · Closes 12 Nov 2026 · North West · With Great British Energy - Nuclearhttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-a0b271c39d83opp-a0b271c39d83Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsWrexham County Borough Council is seeking suppliers. Wrexham County Borough Council wish to commission a suitably qualified coordinator for the Four Lanterns Network, one of six UK-wide partnerships… contract value £60,000 · Closes 13 Nov 2026 · North West · With Wrexham County Borough Councilhttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-8c6fa9a73b6copp-8c6fa9a73b6cTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsPROGRESS HOUSING GROUP LIMITED is seeking suppliers. The Contract is for the provision of a suitably qualified National contractor to replace existing conservatory roofs and associated windows with… contract value £800,000 · Closes 6 Nov 2026 · North West · With PROGRESS HOUSING GROUP LIMITEDhttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-e91cc87a404aopp-e91cc87a404aMon, 12 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Training & skillsThe demand for BSL/English interpreters with knowledge of working in the media domain has surged in recent years. However, the lack of formal training in the UK for BSL/English interpreters within… free training (ScreenSkills funded) · Closes 15 Oct 2026 · North West · With ScreenSkills training and opportunities (ScreenSkills-funded courses)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-8cccdc833847opp-8cccdc833847Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsWestmorland and Furness Council is seeking suppliers. We would like to invite all providers of advocacy services to join us for an online market engagement session. Closes 4 Nov 2026 · Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria · With The Chest (North West councils e-tendering portal, via Proactis ProContract)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-e3a89116d7d4opp-e3a89116d7d4Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Accelerators & programmesTwo or three early-stage companies with a working product get a six-month pilot inside Burnley FC from December 2026, with access to athletes, staff, training facilities and the club's data, at no… non-cash support · Closes 16 Oct 2026 · North West · With Burnley FC Innovation Hubhttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-9241a51844aaopp-9241a51844aaFri, 09 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsNorth West Leicestershire District Council is seeking suppliers. Our Planning and Development Service is seeking an urban designer to work within our busy development management team. contract value £150,000 · Closes 30 Oct 2026 · North West · With North West Leicestershire District Councilhttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-13bd714929f9opp-13bd714929f9Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsGeneral Medical Council (GMC) is seeking suppliers. Delivery of the GMC's annual People Survey and associated employee listening services, including survey administration, reporting, analysis and… contract value £166,818 · Closes 9 Nov 2026 · North West · With General Medical Council (GMC)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-12e911d1c58copp-12e911d1c58cFri, 09 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsForHousing Ltd is seeking suppliers. ForHousing requires an Integrated Housing Management System including:: •Tenancy and Housing Management: Applications, •Repairs and Maintenance •Compliance and… contract value £1,200,000 · Closes 3 Nov 2026 · North West · With ForHousing Ltdhttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-11009813e632opp-11009813e632Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsUnited Utilities Water Limited is seeking suppliers. United Utilities requires a framework supplier to provide annual, MCERTS‑compliant point source combustion emissions testing and analysis on CHP… contract value £1,083,333 · Closes 5 Jan 2027 · North West · With United Utilities Water Limitedhttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-5dfd09616262opp-5dfd09616262Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Training & skillsThe Production Accountant Essentials training programme is a five-day interactive programme, delivered online or face-to-face, and is designed for Production Accountants working in high-end… free training (ScreenSkills funded) · Closes 7 Dec 2026 · North West · With ScreenSkills training and opportunities (ScreenSkills-funded courses)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-97c4fe37f592opp-97c4fe37f592Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsTranspennine Trains Limited is seeking suppliers. TransPennine Trains ('TPT') operates a fleet of 12 Class 397 EMU trains along the UK West Coast Main Line rail network. contract value £6,000,000 · Closes 20 Jan 2027 · North West · With Transpennine Trains Limitedhttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-d87464e663f5opp-d87464e663f5Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsKIER TRANSPORTATION LIMITED is seeking suppliers. Kier Infrastructure are looking to engage experienced and qualified contractors to carry out works pertaining to the Traffic Signals package on the… Closes 23 Oct 2026 · North West · With KIER TRANSPORTATION LIMITEDhttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-e609eab3048bopp-e609eab3048bSun, 04 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Training & skillsAre you a researcher or an AP who wants to refine their specialist skills, a junior researcher who wants to be first in line for a promotion or an experienced runner looking to make the step up to… free training (ScreenSkills funded) · Closes 30 Nov 2026 · North West · With ScreenSkills training and opportunities (ScreenSkills-funded courses)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-d98c40dbc377opp-d98c40dbc377Sun, 04 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Accelerators & programmesUp to £7k in funding Get a grant to support your learning and the development of your social enterprise or charity. Create a resilient and growing organisation Learn to generate income and strengthen… award £2,000–£7,000 · Closes 16 Nov 2026 · North West · With School for Social Entrepreneurshttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-a65a2b46e5eaopp-a65a2b46e5eaSun, 04 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Training & skillsShooting for sizzles is a one-day, in-person course focusing on how to shoot sizzle specific content on a tiny budget and build a tape to sell your show. The expectation that a TV idea will arrive… free training (ScreenSkills funded) · Closes 16 Oct 2026 · North West · With ScreenSkills training and opportunities (ScreenSkills-funded courses)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-79384fc5306eopp-79384fc5306eSun, 04 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Training & skillsToday's productions don't stop at delivering a programme. Editorial teams are increasingly expected to create social clips, promotional content, digital-first edits and platform-specific versions… free training (ScreenSkills funded) · Closes 16 Oct 2026 · North West · With ScreenSkills training and opportunities (ScreenSkills-funded courses)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-6d3b155854f1opp-6d3b155854f1Sun, 04 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Training & skillsUnscripted TV development still turns on one question: can we sell this show to a broadcaster? But the landscape (and the language) around it has – AFP, branded content, visualised podcasts,… free training (ScreenSkills funded) · Closes 27 Nov 2026 · North West · With ScreenSkills training and opportunities (ScreenSkills-funded courses)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-4fa69c096bc1opp-4fa69c096bc1Sun, 04 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Training & skillsDigital First is a practical, industry-focused training programme designed for mid- to senior-level professionals working in unscripted TV who want to strengthen their understanding of digital-first… free training (ScreenSkills funded) · Closes 5 Mar 2027 · North West · With ScreenSkills training and opportunities (ScreenSkills-funded courses)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-473ba8e85266opp-473ba8e85266Sun, 04 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Training & skillsThis course is spread over two days, please only apply if you can attend both days. The ScreenSkills Advanced leadership and management workshop is designed for leaders and managers working in… free training (ScreenSkills funded) · Closes 25 Oct 2026 · North West · With ScreenSkills training and opportunities (ScreenSkills-funded courses)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-4499e8938e47opp-4499e8938e47Sun, 04 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Training & skillsThe demand for – and on – people working in Locations has never been greater but most people have had to learn on the job with very little additional support. If that’s includes you, then this course… free training (ScreenSkills funded) · Closes 14 Nov 2026 · North West · With ScreenSkills training and opportunities (ScreenSkills-funded courses)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-445623c2c014opp-445623c2c014Sun, 04 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Training & skillsThis programme includes both online and in-person training. Applicants can choose to undertake the programme with either a High End Television or Film focus. free training (ScreenSkills funded) · Closes 1 Feb 2027 · North West · With ScreenSkills training and opportunities (ScreenSkills-funded courses)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-3b1a63c9904bopp-3b1a63c9904bSun, 04 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Training & skillsAre you interested in moving into the role of standby art director? Tracey Ewen-Powell will be delivering one-day masterclasses in Manchester and London for crew who want to move into the role of… free training (ScreenSkills funded) · Closes 15 Oct 2026 · North West · With ScreenSkills training and opportunities (ScreenSkills-funded courses)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-cfbd2363cb1eopp-cfbd2363cb1eSat, 03 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsNETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED is seeking suppliers. The purpose of this Framework is to provide specialist safety and assurance services across the Northwest and Central Region. contract value £13,500,000 · Closes 2 Nov 2026 · North West · With NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITEDhttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-bbfe4da46173opp-bbfe4da46173Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsProcurement Assist Limited c/o Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton) is seeking suppliers. Procurement Assist Limited is seeking service providers to take part in tendering for a… Closes 31 May 2029 · North West · With Procurement Assist Limited c/o Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-9f2edfe12b35opp-9f2edfe12b35Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsProcurement Assist Limited c/o Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton) is seeking suppliers. PA invites organisations to participate in a 60-month DPS for the provision of IT and… Closes 31 May 2029 · North West · With Procurement Assist Limited c/o Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-9c94847c3e5copp-9c94847c3e5cSat, 03 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsProcurement Assist Limited c/o Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton) is seeking suppliers. Procurement Assist Limited is seeking service providers to take part in tendering for a… Closes 31 May 2029 · North West · With Procurement Assist Limited c/o Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-9c0232f40672opp-9c0232f40672Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsProcurement Assist Limited c/o Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton) is seeking suppliers. Procurement Assist Limited is seeking service providers to take part in tendering for a… Closes 31 May 2029 · North West · With Procurement Assist Limited c/o Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-94244b556c6aopp-94244b556c6aSat, 03 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsProcurement Assist Limited c/o Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton) is seeking suppliers. PA invites organisations to participate in a 60-month DPS for the supply of Functional… Closes 31 May 2029 · North West · With Procurement Assist Limited c/o Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-8ebee35b5b99opp-8ebee35b5b99Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsProcurement Assist Limited c/o Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton) is seeking suppliers. PA invites organisations to participate in a 60-month DPS for Legal Services. Closes 31 May 2029 · North West · With Procurement Assist Limited c/o Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-6cf5255bd34fopp-6cf5255bd34fSat, 03 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsAshfield District Council is seeking suppliers. Nottinghamshire County Council on behalf of Ashfield District Council (ADC) (The Council) is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced… contract value £173,000 · Closes 20 Oct 2026 · North West · With Ashfield District Councilhttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-630ba71aca7copp-630ba71aca7cSat, 03 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsProcurement Assist Limited c/o Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton) is seeking suppliers. PA invites organisations to participate in a 60-month DPS for the provision of Service… Closes 31 May 2029 · North West · With Procurement Assist Limited c/o Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-60acec245361opp-60acec245361Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsCountess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking suppliers. The DPS will include all forms of independent audit for UK public sector bodies, including statutory external audit… Closes 23 Feb 2029 · North West · With Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trusthttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-5a722b1a956dopp-5a722b1a956dSat, 03 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsProcurement Assist Limited c/o Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton) is seeking suppliers. Procurement Assist Limited is seeking service providers to take part in tendering for a… Closes 31 May 2029 · North West · With Procurement Assist Limited c/o Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-5955ea30616aopp-5955ea30616aSat, 03 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsProcurement Assist Limited c/o Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton) is seeking suppliers. Procurement Assist invites organisations to participate in a 60-month DPS for the… Closes 31 May 2029 · North West · With Procurement Assist Limited c/o Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-51eeec997ef3opp-51eeec997ef3Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsProcurement Assist Limited c/o Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton) is seeking suppliers. Procurement Assist Limited is seeking service providers to take part in tendering for a… Closes 31 May 2029 · North West · With Procurement Assist Limited c/o Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-4e826c02a2baopp-4e826c02a2baSat, 03 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsProcurement Assist Limited c/o Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton) is seeking suppliers. PA invites organisations to participate in a 60-month DPS for ICT Hardware and Software. Closes 31 May 2029 · North West · With Procurement Assist Limited c/o Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-18b2347d0408opp-18b2347d0408Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsProcurement Assist Limited c/o Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton) is seeking suppliers. PA invites organisations to participate in a 60-month DPS for the provision of Electronic… Closes 31 May 2029 · North West · With Procurement Assist Limited c/o Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-faed001be1ddopp-faed001be1ddFri, 02 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Advice & mentoring£14m R&D support project for businesses across England's North West including Cumbria, Lancashire, Liverpool City Region, Cheshire & Warrington and Greater Manchester. Supports low carbon business… non-cash support · Open all year · North West · With Eco-I NW (Lancaster University low-carbon R&D support)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-e7cac082ce71opp-e7cac082ce71Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Grants & fundingMatch funded grants to support prototypes, pilots or demonstration systems, allowing innovations to move beyond lab scale and progress from research level to commercialisation. Open all year · North West · With Eco-I NW (Lancaster University low-carbon R&D support)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-e62971f4d4c5opp-e62971f4d4c5Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Grants & fundingUp to €2 million of EIT funding per project (up to 65% of eligible costs) for urban mobility innovation delivered by at least two independent organisations in two different EU or Horizon Europe… Closes 28 Jan 2027 · North West · With EIT Urban Mobility - Strategic Innovation Open Callhttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-bfa5de8c1adaopp-bfa5de8c1adaFri, 02 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsJigsaw Homes Group is seeking suppliers. Jigsaw Homes Group (JHG) will only accept tenders from companies with an established business registered in UK, a UK head office and an existing presence and… contract value £10,833,334 · Closes 6 Nov 2026 · North West · With Jigsaw Homes Grouphttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-001451357cafopp-001451357cafFri, 02 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000Grants & fundingFeasibility grants of up to £10,000 for ideas solving Sellafield's nuclear challenges, with larger proof-of-concept grants for promising ideas. Open now: 'In-situ testing of containment provided by… max award £10,000 · Closes 3 Nov 2026 · Cumbria · With Sellafield Game Changers (nuclear innovation challenges)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-c0ed69e41568opp-c0ed69e41568Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsNatural England is seeking suppliers. Peatland hydrological works on lowland ex arable land contract value £30,000 · Closes 19 Oct 2026 · North West · With Natural Englandhttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-ac1099ea168aopp-ac1099ea168aWed, 30 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsUnited Utilities Water Limited is seeking suppliers. UUWL operates diverse portfolio of operational assets and infrastructure that requires ongoing maintenance, repair, and compliance-driven… Closes 13 Dec 2034 · North West · With United Utilities Water Limitedhttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-8d68a88dd84fopp-8d68a88dd84fTue, 29 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsNuclear Waste Services Limited is seeking suppliers. The scope of the SCPSS Framework has been split into three Lots to allow NWS to appoint the right specialist. contract value £13,800,000 · Closes 26 Oct 2026 · North West · With Nuclear Waste Services Limitedhttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-2709e9752419opp-2709e9752419Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsBritish Council is seeking suppliers. The requirements and scope of this tender include the British Council's UK headquarters and all UK-based offices. contract value £1,233,333 · Closes 2 Nov 2026 · North West · With British Councilhttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-c7d283a59da6opp-c7d283a59da6Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsUnited Utilities Water Limited is seeking suppliers. The purpose of this framework is to appoint three end-to-end delivery partners to support the continued deployment of battery-powered level… contract value £25,000,000 · Closes 16 Dec 2026 · North West · With United Utilities Water Limitedhttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-f8064b44c326opp-f8064b44c326Sat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsWestmorland and Furness Council is seeking suppliers. The Authority is commissioning Targeted Short Break Activities for disabled children and young people to meet our statutory duties, national… Closes 31 Jan 2027 · Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria · With The Chest (North West councils e-tendering portal, via Proactis ProContract)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-f7edbf8247a3opp-f7edbf8247a3Sat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000Training & skillsRemote 8 - 12 weeks (Full time) Fully Funded Data powers the world, and UK organisations rely on it to drive decisions. Our fully funded Data Technician Skills Bootcamp gives you the practical,… non-cash support · North West · With Leep - Skills Bootcamps (Data, Cyber, IT, green trades)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-ed6cf1194d73opp-ed6cf1194d73Sat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsCumberland Council is seeking suppliers. Cumberland Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to provide full multidisciplinary design and professional services… contract value £150,000 · Closes 19 Oct 2026 · Cumberland, Cumbria · With Cumberland Councilhttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-ec0201e1bbebopp-ec0201e1bbebSat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsWestmorland and Furness Council is seeking suppliers. Closes 13 May 2029 · Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria · With The Chest (North West councils e-tendering portal, via Proactis ProContract)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-e29c422e1a76opp-e29c422e1a76Sat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000Training & skillsMaking sense of strategic issues in AI digital technology adoption AI Adoption Readiness is a 3-part seminar series to help senior business leaders critically reflect on the strategic implications,… non-cash support · North West · With Edge Hill AI Adoption Readiness (PIC SME Hub)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-dc27b8be5adaopp-dc27b8be5adaSat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsGet Ready to Discover New Opportunities with HyNet HyNet is moving into its delivery phase and we want your business to be part of it! We’re planning ahead to make sure suppliers across the North… non-cash support · North West · With HyNet North West: supply chain (CCS and hydrogen cluster)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-da4067cc33acopp-da4067cc33acSat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsCumberland Council is seeking suppliers. Closes 31 Mar 2029 · Cumberland, Cumbria · With The Chest (North West councils e-tendering portal, via Proactis ProContract)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-d8e7541c860aopp-d8e7541c860aSat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsKIER TRANSPORTATION LIMITED is seeking suppliers. Kier Infrastructure is looking for a competent Consultant/Subcontractor for the reprovision, Pre-Construction ECI (review of design and… Closes 23 Oct 2026 · North West · With KIER TRANSPORTATION LIMITEDhttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-d723a33c3952opp-d723a33c3952Sat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsScience Museum Group is seeking suppliers. This tender invites suppliers to bid for Wonderlab interactives. contract value £155,000 · Closes 23 Oct 2026 · North West · With Science Museum Grouphttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-d2e4f4d06f08opp-d2e4f4d06f08Sat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000Training & skillsWhile freelancing allows you the freedom and independence to follow your passions, it can sometimes feel lonely navigating the complexities of running your business - and it's easy to end up feeling… non-cash support · North West · With Mastered - Business & AI Skills Bootcamp for creative freelancershttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-d0a1858b3fc0opp-d0a1858b3fc0Sat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsCumberland Council is seeking suppliers. Closes 31 Mar 2028 · Cumberland, Cumbria · With The Chest (North West councils e-tendering portal, via Proactis ProContract)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-d088e4775250opp-d088e4775250Sat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsUNITED UTILITIES Close PRO004496-Services-DPS-Engineering, Programme Management & Commercial Resources Login Online registration Below you find information regarding this tender. To be able to work… non-cash support · Closes 31 Aug 2030 · North West · With United Utilities (NW water): EU-Supply public tender listhttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-c8fa41e06360opp-c8fa41e06360Sat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsWestmorland and Furness Council is seeking suppliers. Westmorland and Furness Council are seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (“DPS”) for the provision of Passenger Transport Services… Closes 30 Oct 2026 · Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria · With The Chest (North West councils e-tendering portal, via Proactis ProContract)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-b8b71ebc085fopp-b8b71ebc085fSat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsCumberland Council is seeking suppliers. Cumberland Council is looking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (“DPS”) for the provision of Passenger Transport Services which includes, but not… Closes 11 Nov 2026 · Cumberland, Cumbria · With The Chest (North West councils e-tendering portal, via Proactis ProContract)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-b56cbc345036opp-b56cbc345036Sat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsSellafield Limited is seeking suppliers. The Detailed Design, Manufacture, Test, Supply and Delivery of Nuclear Grade Air Filters, including High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) Filters to the NDA… Closes 26 Oct 2026 · Cumbria · With Sellafield Limitedhttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-b2fb6e08307copp-b2fb6e08307cSat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000Advice & mentoringMade Smarter Adoption provides SMEs with a range of fully-funded support services to help understand and unleash the benefits associated with adopting new Industry 4.0 digital technologies. Support… up to 50% matched grant funding · Open all year · North West · With Made Smarter Adoption (North West)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-a52975e993e3opp-a52975e993e3Sat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsWestmorland and Furness Council is seeking suppliers. Westmorland and Furness Council are issuing an Invitation to Tender for a new Apprenticeships Framework for the period 1st April 2025 - 31st… Closes 31 Mar 2029 · Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria · With The Chest (North West councils e-tendering portal, via Proactis ProContract)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-a31ea3a5f403opp-a31ea3a5f403Sat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsUnited Utilities Water Limited is seeking suppliers. System Integrator (SI) to support the implementation of the target end state for United Utilities. contract value £10,000,000 · Closes 18 Dec 2026 · North West · With United Utilities Water Limitedhttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-872c2223e3c2opp-872c2223e3c2Sat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000Facilities & workspaceAccelerating Innovation and Development (MAID) Hub Accelerate microbiome innovation with MAID, providing expert support for product development, scale-up and commercialisation. Get in touch Partners… non-cash support · North West · With CPI - Active projects and programmeshttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-80928c7bf2f7opp-80928c7bf2f7Sat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsCumberland Council is seeking suppliers. Cumberland Council's Programme Management Office is seeking to appoint a single professional services provider (the "Consultant") with suitable architectural,… contract value £200,000 · Closes 16 Oct 2026 · Cumberland, Cumbria · With Cumberland Councilhttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-65747b080b41opp-65747b080b41Sat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsCumberland Council is seeking suppliers. Closes 31 May 2027 · Cumberland, Cumbria · With The Chest (North West councils e-tendering portal, via Proactis ProContract)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-5b620403c79aopp-5b620403c79aSat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsProcurement for Housing is seeking suppliers. Established in 2004, Procurement for Housing (PfH) is a national procurement consortium dedicated to the social housing sector and supported by the… contract value £260,000,000 · Closes 16 Oct 2026 · North West · With Procurement for Housinghttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-5852228781feopp-5852228781feSat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000Accelerators & programmesBoost your leadership, strengthen your business, and build for long-term success. Registration Registration now open for our 2nd Cohort starting on 10 September 2026. award £750 · North West · With Help to Grow: Management (LCR business schools)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-5335f72fc2b0opp-5335f72fc2b0Sat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsTULLIE HOUSE MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY TRUST is seeking suppliers. Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust (the Trust) in Carlisle (brand name: Tullie) is seeking an experienced Digital Installation… Closes 29 Oct 2026 · North West · With TULLIE HOUSE MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY TRUSThttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-5082980afca1opp-5082980afca1Sat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000InvestmentGovernment-backed equity funding for ambitious founders in the North West region. The fund aims to generate economic growth and fuel innovation by creating opportunities for new and growing… max award £5,000,000 · Open all year · North West · With PXN Ventures (NPIF II North West equity)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-4980d3c232b3opp-4980d3c232b3Sat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsUNITED UTILITIES Close PRO004649 - Services-DPS-Process Instrumentation Support Services Login Online registration Below you find information regarding this tender. To be able to work on a response… Closes 23 Feb 2029 · North West · With United Utilities (NW water): EU-Supply public tender listhttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-3deeb44c5af0opp-3deeb44c5af0Sat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsPROCURE PLUS HOLDINGS LIMITED is seeking suppliers. Procure Plus Ltd (PP) is a social housing regeneration consortium. contract value £712,500,000 · Closes 23 Feb 2029 · North West · With PROCURE PLUS HOLDINGS LIMITEDhttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-3509698b4728opp-3509698b4728Sat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsCumberland Council is seeking suppliers. Cumberland Council has various sized Extra Care Housing schemes within its area. Closes 18 Dec 2026 · Cumberland, Cumbria · With The Chest (North West councils e-tendering portal, via Proactis ProContract)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-34038c87b6e4opp-34038c87b6e4Sat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsCumberland Council is seeking suppliers. Closes 30 Apr 2029 · Cumberland, Cumbria · With The Chest (North West councils e-tendering portal, via Proactis ProContract)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-3064b79539feopp-3064b79539feSat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsCumberland Council is seeking suppliers. Cumberland council is procuring a Framework for the provision of Older Adults Residential and Nursing Care Services in Cumberland. Closes 13 May 2029 · Cumberland, Cumbria · With The Chest (North West councils e-tendering portal, via Proactis ProContract)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-0d861626342eopp-0d861626342eSat, 26 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tenders & contractsUnited Utilities Water Limited is seeking suppliers. The Scope of this proposed service will be for supply of Specialist Debt Collection Agency and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) providers to… contract value £43,554,267 · Closes 29 Dec 2026 · North West · With United Utilities Water Limitedhttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-408b9abcc624opp-408b9abcc624Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000Facilities & workspaceThis opportunity is currently unable to accept submissions. Please check back soon or click here to send a message to the curator. award £150 · North West · With via CuratorSpacehttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-c6cd3ca82f69opp-c6cd3ca82f69Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000InvestmentHow can we support you and your business We provide you with access to investors and other support services to help you to become 'investment ready'. We will ensure that you have the necessary plans… award £25,000–£2,000,000 · Open all year · North West · With GC Angelshttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-fe685de44821opp-fe685de44821Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000Loans & financeSmaller loans funding option for businesses in the North of England. Part of NPIF II which delivers a £660m commitment of new funding designed to meet the needs of businesses in the North, driving… award £25,000–£100,000 · Open all year · North West · With Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (British Business Bank)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-f59f3802aa78opp-f59f3802aa78Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000Awards & prizesBrenda was committed to supporting and developing critical writing within the broad field of textiles. This Prize is made possible with the support of her husband David King. max award £2,000 · North West · With The Textile Society (awards)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-ad219e828532opp-ad219e828532Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000Grants & fundingAbout ESA Phi-Lab UK ESA Phi-Lab UK provides the funding and support to enable the commercialisation of innovative technologies that promote space sustainability and sustainability on earth. We also… non-cash support · North West · With STFC Deep Tech Catalyst (Daresbury)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-ace69b37fb44opp-ace69b37fb44Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000InvestmentVenture funding for UK-based, regional companies from start-ups to Series A stage. Focus on software, deeptech/university spin-outs and consumer sectors. award £100,000–£1,000,000 · Open all year · North West · With DSW Ventures (Daresbury-linked seed VC)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-84aca2c288d9opp-84aca2c288d9Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000Accelerators & programmesThe Higgs Centre for Innovation provides a unique environment for start-ups to grow. The Higgs BIC is available to high-tech companies seeking to grow their businesses in technology areas related to… North West · With STFC Deep Tech Catalyst (Daresbury)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-7d2eaf3bd13bopp-7d2eaf3bd13bWed, 05 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000Loans & financeDebt finance for smaller businesses demonstrating growth potential. Can be used for leasing commercial premises, hiring teams, funding marketing costs, purchasing machinery or equipment, or launching… award £100,000–£2,000,000 · Open all year · North West · With FW Capitalhttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-6449dcf5bf27opp-6449dcf5bf27Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000Loans & financeLoans to fill the funding gap for growth and development projects for entrepreneurs starting their own business or early stage/established small businesses looking to grow. award £25,000–£100,000 · Open all year · North West · With Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (British Business Bank)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-5965472149f6opp-5965472149f6Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000Accelerators & programmesDeepTech Catalyst Quantum is designed to support early-stage quantum technology companies in achieving their commercial potential by de-risking their route to market. It enables early-stage companies… award £10,000–£50,000 · North West · With STFC Deep Tech Catalyst (Daresbury)https://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-5614256addcfopp-5614256addcfWed, 05 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000Advice & mentoringSupport for businesses Eligible businesses can receive support and advice to help them develop and deploy products and services into the health and care sector, with partners supporting activities… non-cash support · North West · With Health Innovation North West Coasthttps://getbearings.co.uk/o/opp-3a69936fd1edopp-3a69936fd1edWed, 05 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000Training & skillsWe're a gateway for young people aged 16-25 who are looking to break into the screen sector. non-cash support · North West · With Film Hub North (BFI Film Audience Network)