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    ContractsEast Midlands Children's Improvement Adviser
    Closed contract

    East Midlands Children's Improvement Adviser

    Contract value
    £42k
    Closed 19 Oct 2026

    The LGA seeks an experienced Children's Improvement Adviser to support councils and political leaders across the East Midlands from November 2026 to March 2027 at £700 per day.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· LondonPublished 5 Oct 2026· 3 weeks agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £42k
    Closed 19 Oct 2026
    Tender deadline passed on 19 Oct 2026.

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      est.£42,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      19 Oct 2026
      1 week ago
    • Sector
      Social Care
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Tender closed on 19 Oct 2026. Awaiting award.

    5 Oct 2026Today19 Oct 2026

    Brief

    The Local Government Association (LGA) is seeking an experienced Children's Improvement Adviser to support councils and leaders across the East Midlands region from November 2026 to March 2027 (with option to extend for one year). You must have recent experience as a statutory Director of Children's Services. In this role, you will build relationships with regional councils and leaders to understand their needs in children's services and social care, provide strategic support and constructive challenge, work with regional improvement alliances, identify councils at risk, commission additional expertise, and share best practice. You will work collaboratively with the LGA's SEND and corporate leadership advisers to deliver a coordinated support programme. The position is offered at a fixed daily rate of £700 (excluding VAT) for up to 60 days per year (pro rata), with a maximum annual value of £42,000 excluding VAT. Reasonable travel and accommodation expenses will be reimbursed in line with LGA policies. Bidders should apply via the LGA procurement platform.

    Track record

    2 awards · 2 winners
    Thin record

    Only 2 prior awards here — too little to read.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-07811e

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