AwardedAwarded 29 May 2026
Start & Sustain
East Midlands Combined County Authority · Local authority
In brief
East Midlands Combined County Authority awarded consultancy work to East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire) on 29 May 2026.
The notice gives a value of £1,400,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 2 years, up to 3 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
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.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire) (SME) 30 bids received | £1,320,500 | Awarded 13 April 2026 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 006181-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 011066-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 016588-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 034490-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 100408-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 006181-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 23 January 2026, last updated 23 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 23 October 2026.