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CPU 7917 Practice Improvement Team

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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13 Nov 2025 at 12:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council, a public authority under sub-central government, has initiated the procurement process titled "CPU 7917 Practice Improvement Team". This project, located in Nottingham, United Kingdom, falls under the industry category of services, specifically aimed at delivering practice improvement for the Children In Care service. The procurement method was direct, and below the threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined approach. This process is currently in the Award stage, having been completed, with the contract signed on 22nd September 2025 and set to run until 21st March 2026. The contract was awarded to Innovate (H & SC) Services, suggesting the focus is on business and management consultancy services, under the CPV classification 79410000.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to social care improvements. SMEs like Innovate (H & SC) Services could find this to be a prime chance to demonstrate their expertise and bolster their portfolio in public sector projects. Companies with proficiency in strategic consultancy and an understanding of children's social care services will be particularly well-suited to engage in similar opportunities, facilitating business growth through enhanced reputation and extended networks within government procurement frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPU 7917 Practice Improvement Team

Notice Description

Procurement of a short term team of experts to deliver practice improvement work in the Children In Care service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e050
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073492-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£177,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 21 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNOVATE (H & SC) SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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