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CPU 8218 Independent Chair - Children's

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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19 May 2026 at 11:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "CPU 8218 Independent Chair - Children's" has been finalised by Nottingham City Council, located at Loxley House, Nottingham, UK. This award, announced on 19th May 2026, falls under the health and social work services category. The procurement used an open procedure method, targeting opportunities below threshold. The contract period spans from 9th February 2026 to 31st March 2029, with services to be delivered in the East Midlands. The award was made to EOLAS CONSULTANCY LTD, an SME based at Rufford Green, Lincoln.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those capable of providing strategic leadership and governance consulting. SMEs with experience in handling local government reorganisation tasks and improvements in Children's Services can leverage this opportunity. The procurement method is suited to businesses capable of engaging in open competitive bidding processes and delivering results within the specified timeline.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPU 8218 Independent Chair - Children's

Notice Description

The Independent Chair of the Internal Children's Improvement Board will provide impartial strategic leadership to the Board, governance oversight, and professional expertise to support and challenge the Council in delivering a unified improvement plan for Children's Services, including supporting the transition to any subsequent arrangements in the context of Local Government Reorganisation. The Chair will act as a critical friend, offering support and challenge, and will report on progress to senior leaders as required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deed8510-dd12-4124-b379-56a699d6e179
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EOLAS CONSULTANCY

Further Information

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