"Start & Sustain" Business Start-Up Support Service
- Published
- 24 February 2026
- Submission deadline
- 16 March 2026
- Estimated value
- £1,400,000
- Place of performance
- UKF1
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Lots
- 1
- Documents
- 2
- Notice number
- 016588-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-060d50
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 79410000Business and management consultancy services
Description
EMCCA has devolved responsibility for delivering Transport, Housing, Economic Development, Skills and Green Growth across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. This Start-up & Sustain Programme is designed to support individuals across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire who aspire to start a business, while also helping early-stage start-ups to establish themselves and create a strong foundation to survive and thrive. The aim is to stimulate entrepreneurship, increase the number of businesses, improve business survival rates, and foster inclusive economic growth. The Start-up & Sustain Programme will achieve these objectives by providing tailored start-up and enterprise support, expert mentoring, along with practical tools and resources. The current contract expires on 31st March 2026, so this service is being re-procured in accordance with Procurement Act 2023 requirements. The contract, worth up to £1,400,000 in total over 2 years, will be awarded for the initial term from April 2026 until March 2028. There is potential for 1 year extension subject to satisfactory Supplier performance and further funding approval.
Official publications
- FTS · 016588-2026 · 24 February 2026
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline to bid for this tender?
- The submission deadline is 16 March 2026. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.
- What is the estimated value of this tender?
- The estimated value published by the buyer is £1,400,000.
- Who is the buyer of this tender?
- The contracting authority is East Midlands Combined County Authority (United Kingdom).
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