Start and Sustain

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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 reprocured 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.

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