Small Business/Start-up Incubator Consultant

The Small Business/Start-up Incubator Consultant is a subcontract opportunity with Bassetlaw District Council focused on the development of food hall projects. The selected consultant will be responsible for the end-to-end process of sourcing, vetting, and onboarding independent food businesses. Key deliverables include the creation of recruitment strategies to attract a diverse range of affordable start-up vendors and the provision of business mentorship to ensure long-term commercial viability through the use of market analysis tools and vendor management software. The primary objective of this engagement is to deliver a fully occupied food hall featuring a curated mix of vetted independent operators. Interested parties should note that the response deadline is November 27, 2026, and the project falls under NAICS code 541611 for administrative management and general management consulting services.