Lead Provider for Export Support and Market Access Programme

The Council seeks a Lead Provider (single organisation or consortium) to deliver comprehensive export support services across Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. The Lead Provider will be fully responsible for all delivery, performance, compliance and grant administration. This programme addresses barriers to international trade including information gaps, capability limitations, compliance challenges and market entry costs. The service will support businesses at all export stages: starting to export, expanding export activity, entering new markets, improving competitiveness, and developing export-related skills and digital capabilities. Key deliverables include export advisory and readiness assessments, action planning, market access support, training workshops and networking events, referral services, business grant administration, performance monitoring, and stakeholder coordination.