Tenders Are Invited For “Start & Sustain” Business Start-Up Support Service

Nottinghamshire County Council Is Seeking Tenderers On Behalf Of Emccaemcca 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.