"Start & Sustain" Business Start-Up Support Service

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.