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title: "Interim Operation Decker Director Capacity"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d030"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-21"
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# Interim Operation Decker Director Capacity

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d030

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## Summary

Cheshire East Council has recently concluded a direct procurement process for an "Interim Operation Decker Director Capacity," intended to bolster leadership within the children's social care sector. As a sub-central government public authority, the Council sought an experienced interim assistant director to manage strategic leadership amid heightened demand and risk. The procurement adopted the light-touch regime and was conducted below the competitive threshold. The contract, valued at £84,630 GBP, commenced on 20th July 2026 and is set to conclude on 5th November 2026. Located in Crewe, within the UKD62 region, this service procurement specifically targets social work services, aligning with the strategic needs of the council's operational management.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs, particularly those with expertise in the social work and children’s services sectors, similar to the awarded company, MARION M RUSSELL CONSULTANCY LTD. Businesses capable of providing strategic leadership and crisis management in public sector environments could leverage similar procurements to expand their footprint in governmental contracts. The procurement method favours firms that can swiftly meet specific, project-based needs without engaging in lengthy competition, provided they are able to demonstrate strong credentials within the relevant service area.

## Notice

Cheshire East Council requires an experienced Interim Assistant Director to provide visible, decisive operational and strategic leadership in response to acute and sustained pressures within children's social care. The postholder will lead the council's end-to-end emergency response capability, ensuring safe, lawful and effective delivery of services during periods of heightened demand and organisational risk. The contract start date was 4 May 2026, however there was a delay with signing of the contract, FTS will not allow backdated contract start dates which has resulted in the contract start date showing incorrectly on this notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068849-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2026 - 5 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £84,630 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL |
| Locality | CREWE |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW1 2JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Crewe Central |
| Westminster constituency | Crewe and Nantwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARION M RUSSELL CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 15:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068849-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068849-2026
  21st July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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