Suppliers directory · coming soon
Find trusted North East suppliers, and get found
We're building a directory of checked B2B suppliers across North East England, from accountants and grant writers to IT, marketing, legal and manufacturing. List your business free now and be live on day one.
What's coming
Local, checked suppliers
Businesses based in or serving Tyne & Wear, Northumberland, County Durham and Tees Valley, each checked before listing.
Linked to funding
Find the grant writer, accountant or installer you need for a grant, right next to the grant itself.
Search by area and category
Filter by where you are and what you need, with a direct link to each supplier. No middleman, no commission.
Why it helps North East businesses
- Grant help nearby. Many grants need a strong application, quotes from suppliers or match funding. A local grant writer or accountant can make the difference.
- Keep spend in the region. Buying local supports North East jobs and is often what funders and councils want to see in social value answers.
- Get quotes faster. Grant schemes often ask for supplier quotes. Find suppliers in the right category quickly.
- Grow your supply chain. Subcontract or team up with other local firms to bid for bigger public sector tenders.
Categories
Planned launch categories. Suggest another by email.
How listings will work
Basic listing
Free
- Business name, area, categories and website link
- Short description (up to 40 words)
- Checked by us before it goes live
- Always free, no catch
Featured listing
Coming soon
- Shown above basic listings in your categories, labelled "Featured"
- Logo, 80-word description and contact button
- Option to appear on related grant pages, e.g. a grant writer next to grants that need a bid
- Monthly report: views and clicks
Section sponsor
£39/month
- Exclusive banner on one area or one category, and on matching grant pages
- No competing sponsor in that area or category
- Includes a directory profile
- See full terms on the sponsors page
Section sponsorship is a launch price, and the first 5 sponsors keep it fixed for 12 months. Featured listing prices will be published when the directory launches. We are not VAT registered, so no VAT is added. See our sponsor tiers.
Early listings
List before launch: live on day one
Suppliers who join before launch get their free listing live on day one.
Our quality and editorial policy
- We check every supplier before listing: a real North East presence or customer base, an active company or sole trader, and a working website or contact.
- Paid listings are always labelled "Featured" or "Sponsor". Paying never buys a review, a rating or a better place in our grant listings.
- We don't publish made-up reviews or testimonials. Any reviews we add later will come from verified customers.
- We remove suppliers who mislead customers, and you can report a listing by email.
Useful supplier resources now
- NEPO (North East Procurement Organisation)Register free on the Open portal to be found by, and quote for, the 12 North East councils.
- Find a Tender: supplier registrationRegister on the Central Digital Platform, required for most public contracts under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Contracts FinderSearch public sector contracts in England, including smaller opportunities suited to local suppliers.
- GOV.UK: sell goods or services to the public sectorOfficial guide to becoming a public sector supplier.
- GOV.UK: Procurement Act 2023 guidanceWhat buyers now expect from suppliers.
- North East Growth HubFree regional business support, events and a route to funded advice.
- North East England Chamber of CommerceMembership, events and a members’ network for finding regional businesses.
- BIPC North EastFree market research, intellectual property help and workshops from the region’s libraries.
- Made in BritainMembership mark and directory for UK manufacturers.
- British Business BankGovernment-backed finance programmes and guidance for smaller businesses.
- GOV.UK: Business Support HelplineFree government advice line for businesses in England.
- Companies HouseCheck a supplier’s company details, accounts and directors before you sign.
Links checked 15 October 2026.
Hear when the directory launches
Join our free Monday email. You'll get new grants every week, and we'll tell you the day the suppliers directory goes live.
Suppliers FAQ
What is the Sourced North East suppliers directory?
A directory of trusted B2B suppliers based in or serving North East England, organised by area and category, so local businesses can find accountants, grant writers, IT, marketing, legal, manufacturing and other suppliers near them. It is being built now.
Is it free to list my business?
Yes. A basic listing is free and always will be. Featured listings are coming soon. Section sponsorships (one area or one category) are £39 a month, as on our sponsors page. We are not VAT registered, so no VAT is added.
What happens if I list before launch?
Suppliers who join before the directory launches get their free basic listing live on day one.
Can I find suppliers that help with grant applications?
Yes. Grant writers, funding advisers and accountants who help with grant bids and match funding will have their own category, and featured suppliers can appear next to the grants they help with.
Do paid listings get better reviews or rankings?
No. Featured listings are clearly labelled and shown in a separate featured slot. Paying never changes our checks, our grant listings or our editorial content.
How do I get listed?
Email hello@northeastsourced.co.uk with the subject "Supplier listing", including your business name, website, area and what you do. We check every supplier before listing them.
Questions? Email hello@northeastsourced.co.uk.