# CPU 8218 Independent Chair - Children's

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL](/buyers/nottingham-city-council/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: EOLAS CONSULTANCY LTD
- Award value: £26,000
- Tender value: £26,000
- Award date: 8 February 2026
- Published: 19 May 2026
- Contract start: 9 February 2026
- Contract end: 31 March 2029
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: deed8510-dd12-4124-b379-56a699d6e179-898042
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f6b3f03-7589-448c-bdf5-4bf8b73982d8

## Description

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\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deed8510-dd12-4124-b379-56a699d6e179-898042)