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    ContractsStart and Sustain Business Support Programme
    Awarded contract

    Start and Sustain Business Support Programme

    Awarded
    £1.3m
    Published 23 Oct 2026

    Deliver tailored business start-up and support services across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire for a 2-year contract worth up to £1.4 million.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· East MidlandsPublished 23 Oct 2026· 4 days agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £1.3m
    Published 23 Oct 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £1,320,500
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      East Midlands

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
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      EAST MIDLANDS CHAMBER (DERBYSHIRE, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE)
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 4 days ago.

    23 October 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    EMCCA is seeking a supplier to deliver the Start and Sustain Programme across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. This programme provides comprehensive support to help individuals start new businesses and assist early-stage start-ups to establish themselves successfully. Services include tailored start-up advice, expert mentoring, practical tools, and resources designed to stimulate entrepreneurship, increase business numbers, improve survival rates, and promote inclusive economic growth. The contract is valued at up to £1,400,000 over 2 years, running from June 2026 to May 2028, with potential for a 1-year extension based on performance and funding availability. This procurement follows the Procurement Act 2023 requirements, as the current contract expires on 31st March 2026. Successful suppliers should demonstrate experience in business support, mentoring capabilities, and ability to reach diverse entrepreneurs across both regions.

    Track record

    2 awards · 2 winners
    Thin record

    Only 2 prior awards here — too little to read.

    In professional services, East Midlands Combined County Authority has awarded 2 contracts to 2 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. EAST MIDLANDS CHAMBER (DERBYSHIRE, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE)1× · 50%
    2. Tile Hill Interim & Executive Limited1× · 50%

    Across professional services, the most active winners are REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED, PROMAR INTERNATIONAL, KPMG LLP — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-060d50

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    East Midlands Combined County Authority
    Sector
    Professional Services