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"Start & Sustain" Business Start-Up Support Service

East Midlands Combined County Authority

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: East Midlands Combined County Authority

Buyer Address: Northern Gateway Enterprise Centre, Chesterfield, UKF12, S40 1UT, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@eastmidlands-cca.gov.uk

Buyer Name: Nottinghamshire County Council

Buyer Address: County Hall, Loughborough Road, Nottingham, UKF16, NG2 7QP, United Kingdom

Contact Email: prpc@nottscc.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
1400000.0 GBP
Gross: 1680000 GBP
Published
24 Feb 2026, 15:49
Deadline
16 Mar 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/

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External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016588-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 1,400,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 1,680,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (80%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (20%)

Documents

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