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CPU 8324 Free School Meals Auto-Enrolment Project

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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16 Apr 2026 at 10:37

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Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "CPU 8324 Free School Meals Auto-Enrolment Project," aimed at enhancing the uptake of Free School Meals and securing Pupil Premium funding for schools. The tender, classified under "Software package and information systems," focused on consultancy support to design, implement, and evaluate the auto-enrolment approach. This contract covers the East Midlands region in the United Kingdom, with the award notice published on 16 April 2026. The procurement followed an open procedure below the threshold, with the contract period running from 14 April to 31 October 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the software and consultancy sectors capable of offering expertise in data matching, project governance, stakeholder engagement, and delivery oversight. Although it is not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSE organisations, large companies with the resources and specialisation in consultancy services and the ability to deliver significant improvements in administrative processes for public benefit can find valuable opportunities here. Basis LTD, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, showcasing the demand for established companies in this market space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPU 8324 Free School Meals Auto-Enrolment Project

Notice Description

This project aims to develop and pilot an auto-enrolment approach for Free School Meals to increase take-up among eligible pupils, improve access to nutritious meals, and ensure schools receive the associated Pupil Premium funding. The contract awarded will provide specialist consultancy support to design, support implementation and evaluate the project, including data matching support, governance, stakeholder engagement and delivery oversight, helping ensure the project is delivered effectively, compliantly and with clear measurable outcomes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecefd12e-b221-4771-b264-bf58fa7792f1
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

BASIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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