Start & Sustain
East Midlands Combined County Authority
- Value
- £1,320,500
- Currency
- GBP
- Region
- East Midlands
- Category
- Professional & Business Services
- Procedure / notice type
- award,contract
- Published
- 23 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- Not stated
- Contract ends
- 31 May 2028
Overview
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 June 2026 until May 2028. There is potential for 1 year extension subject to satisfactory Supplier performance and further funding approval.
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