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title: "CPU 8218 Independent Chair - Children's"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4f6b3f03-7589-448c-bdf5-4bf8b73982d8"
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buyer: "NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-19"
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# CPU 8218 Independent Chair - Children's

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f6b3f03-7589-448c-bdf5-4bf8b73982d8

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deed8510-dd12-4124-b379-56a699d6e179 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EOLAS CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 19 May 2026 at 11:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deed8510-dd12-4124-b379-56a699d6e179

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deed8510-dd12-4124-b379-56a699d6e179
  19th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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