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title: "CPU 8324 Free School Meals Auto-Enrolment Project"
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# CPU 8324 Free School Meals Auto-Enrolment Project

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6f0da1f-b75d-4dfe-a76c-694c852ddc76

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecefd12e-b221-4771-b264-bf58fa7792f1 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | BASIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecefd12e-b221-4771-b264-bf58fa7792f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecefd12e-b221-4771-b264-bf58fa7792f1
  16th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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