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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Tender update |
| Buyer: | East Midlands Combined County Authority |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | Open procedure |
| Tender Status: | Closed |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | £1,400,000 |
| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £1,680,000 |
| Release Date: | 24 February 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | 16 March 2026 |
| Enquiry Deadline: | 9 March 2026 |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-060d50 |
| Notice Reference: | 016588-2026 |
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"Start & Sustain" Business Start-Up Support Service
"Start & Sustain" Business Start-Up Support Service
"Start & Sustain" Business Start-Up Support Service
Start and Sustain
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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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Application Deadline
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