In deliveryUnited KingdomServices£1,400,000Add to pipeline

Start and Sustain

Awarded to EAST MIDLANDS CHAMBER (DERBYSHIRE, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE)

Published: Published 23 January 2026
Deadline: Closed 16 March 2026

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Overview

East Midlands Combined County Authority has awarded a contract worth £1,320,500 to East Midlands Chamber to deliver the Start up & Sustain Programme across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire from June 2026 to May 2028, with potential for a one-year extension. The programme provides tailored start-up support, expert mentoring, and practical resources to help individuals launch businesses and assist early-stage start-ups to establish themselves, aiming to stimulate entrepreneurship and improve business survival rates.

Contracting authority

Nottinghamshire County CouncilProcuring entity
1 live opportunity · 4 awarded contracts
Nottingham, United Kingdom
GB-PPON: PBCV-5152-BXBP
East Midlands Combined County Authority
Buyer
Chesterfield, United Kingdom
GB-PPON: PZXR-6887-DRNP

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Key details

Country: United Kingdom
Status: In delivery
Category: Services
Estimated value: £1,400,000
Procedure: Open
SME suitable: Yes
Published: 23 January 2026
Questions by: 9 March 2026
Deadline: Closed

Classification (CPV)

Business and management consultancy services

Award outcome

Awarded value: £1,320,500
Award date: 12 April 2026
Contract period: 31 March 2026 → 31 March 2028

Winner

EAST MIDLANDS CHAMBER (DERBYSHIRE, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE)

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Notice history

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Contract
16 April 2026
Tender Update
24 February 2026
Tender Update
6 February 2026
Contract Notice
23 January 2026

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