Scope
Reference
DN804291
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,400,000 excluding VAT
- £1,680,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
12 month extension available subject to satisfactory Supplier performance and further funding approval.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 February 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
18 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
6 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 80% |
| Price | Price | 20% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
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Contracting authority
East Midlands Combined County Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZXR-6887-DRNP
Northern Gateway Enterprise Centre
Chesterfield
S40 1UT
United Kingdom
Region: UKF12 - East Derbyshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Nottinghamshire County Council
Summary of their role in this procurement: Provides Procurement Services
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBCV-5152-BXBP
County Hall, Loughborough Road
Nottingham
NG2 7QP
United Kingdom
Email: prpc@nottscc.gov.uk
Region: UKF16 - South Nottinghamshire