Open tender · United Kingdom · Services
East Midlands Children’s Improvement Adviser (CIA) with notice
Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA)
Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) in the United Kingdom is inviting bids for “East Midlands Children’s Improvement Adviser (CIA) with notice”. Bids close on 19 October 2026, 17:00 BST; the estimated value is £42,000. Who can bid: Recent experience as a statutory Director of Children's Services; Reserved for UK suppliers. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.
The tender in brief
Children's services improvement adviser for East Midlands councils, for former statutory Directors of Children's Services
The Local Government Association (LGA) seeks an associate adviser to support children's services leadership in East Midlands councils, focusing on children's social care and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The role involves building relationships with councils and regional alliances, challenging local approaches, and supporting councils at risk of failure. The contract runs from November 2026 to 31 March 2027, with an option to extend for one year, at a fixed daily rate of £700 excluding VAT, up to 60 days per year, with a maximum annual value of £42,000 excluding VAT.
Who can win it
- Recent experience as a statutory Director of Children's Services
- Reserved for UK suppliers
Key facts
- Estimated value
- £42,000
- Contract period
- November 2026 to 31 March 2027, with option to extend for an additional 1 year
- How bids are judged
- Quality questions on capability, regional relationships, political environment, and delivery approach
- Published
- 05 Oct 2026
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