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29 Jun 2026 at 13:31

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29 Jun 2026 at 13:17

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22 May 2026 at 15:51

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17 Apr 2026 at 15:38

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17 Apr 2026 at 13:52

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14 Apr 2026 at 13:21

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27 Feb 2026 at 17:15

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17 Sep 2025 at 15:57

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29 May 2025 at 08:13

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24 Apr 2025 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Coventry City Council, titled "COV - West Midlands Children's Regional Residential Care Framework (2025)" has reached the award stage as of June 2026. Involving numerous local authorities across the West Midlands, this framework focuses on health and social work services. The initial tender phase began in April 2025 and concluded by August 2025, with a contract period expected to start on October 31, 2025, and end by October 30, 2029. The framework aims to provide residential care placements for children and includes six lots, such as planned residential care and crisis care. The procurement method employed is an open, competitive flexible procedure under the light-touch regime with potential renewals extending up to 2035.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialize in residential care services, particularly those able to meet the structured quality and price criteria. Ideal candidates for this framework include large-scale providers with an ability to offer diverse residential care solutions, including therapeutic and educational services for children with disabilities. The framework's breadth, covering numerous local authorities, allows for ample business growth and market penetration in the West Midlands for suitable service providers. SMEs and large organisations are encouraged to apply, with the sector-specific classification ensuring targeted opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COV - West Midlands Children's Regional Residential Care Framework (2025) - Placement

Notice Description

Placement of individual under framework COV-21191-West Midlands Children's Regional Residential Care Framework (2025). Placement made by Coventry City Council

Lot Information

Planned Residential Care

Lot 1 is for the provision of Planned Residential Care placements

Renewal: The initial term of the Framework will be for the period of 4 years from commencement, but may be extended, by mutual agreement by two increments of 3 years. The Framework will be subject to review during the initial term and the results of those reviews will inform the Council's decision as to whether any extension period will be offered.

Crisis Care

Lot 2 is for the provision of Crisis Care placements

Renewal: The initial term of the Framework will be for the period of 4 years from commencement, but may be extended, by mutual agreement by two increments of 3 years. The Framework will be subject to review during the initial term and the results of those reviews will inform the Council's decision as to whether any extension period will be offered.

Residential Care with DFE Regulated Education

Lot 3 is for the provision of Residential Care with DFE Regulated Education placements

Renewal: The initial term of the Framework will be for the period of 4 years from commencement, but may be extended, by mutual agreement by two increments of 3 years. The Framework will be subject to review during the initial term and the results of those reviews will inform the Council's decision as to whether any extension period will be offered.

Residential Parenting Assessments

Lot 4 is for the provision of Residential Parenting Assessments placements

Renewal: The initial term of the Framework will be for the period of 4 years from commencement, but may be extended, by mutual agreement by two increments of 3 years. The Framework will be subject to review during the initial term and the results of those reviews will inform the Council's decision as to whether any extension period will be offered.

Therapeutic Residential Care

Renewal: The initial term of the Framework will be for the period of 4 years from commencement, but may be extended, by mutual agreement by two increments of 3 years. The Framework will be subject to review during the initial term and the results of those reviews will inform the Council's decision as to whether any extension period will be offered.

Children with Disabilities

Renewal: The initial term of the Framework will be for the period of 4 years from commencement, but may be extended, by mutual agreement by two increments of 3 years. The Framework will be subject to review during the initial term and the results of those reviews will inform the Council's decision as to whether any extension period will be offered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050721
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060757-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,946,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£4,946,000,000 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
£4,946,000,000 £1B-£10B
Contracts Value
£4,955,557,959 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2035-04-24

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Coventry City Council
Additional Buyers

BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S TRUST COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Herefordshire Council

Sandwell Childrens Trust

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Shropshire Council

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Staffordshire County Council

Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Telford & Wrekin Council

Walsall Council

Warwickshire County Council

Wolverhampton City Council

Worcestershire County Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of, TLG12 Worcestershire CC, TLG13 Warwickshire CC, TLG21 Telford and Wrekin, TLG22 Shropshire, TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent, TLG24 Staffordshire CC, TLG31 Birmingham, TLG32 Solihull, TLG33 Coventry, TLG36 Dudley, TLG37 Sandwell, TLG38 Walsall, TLG39 Wolverhampton

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
104
Supplier Names

5AB CARE LTD

Action for Children

Amberleigh Care

ASPIREONE CARE LIMITED

BeaconChildcare Ltd

BEDSPACE RESOURCE LIMITED

Bryn Melyn Care Ltd

Cambian Childcare Limited

CARE 4 EVERY CHILD LIMITED

CARE 4 GOOD LTD

CARE AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED

CARE PERSPECTIVES LIMITED

Care Today (Children's Services) Ltd

ASPRIS HOMES LIMITED

CHILD FIRST RESIDENTIAL LTD

Pathways Care Group Limited

Compass Childrens Homes

CONSIDERATE CARE LIMITED

CORE CHILDREN LTD

DMR SERVICES LIMITED

Unity Residential Care Services

ELEVATED FUTURES LTD

ESLAND NORTH LIMITED

Family Care Associates

Flourish (Gloucestershire) Ltd

FULL CIRCLE CARE LTD

HAND IN HAND CHILDCARE LTD

Haven Care Group Ltd

Hexagon Care Services

Hillcrest Childrens Services Limited

Hillcrest Childrens Services (2) Limited

Homes 2 Inspire Ltd

HOMES FOR SUPPORT LTD

INSIGHT CARE GROUP LTD

Inspirations Leicestershire Ltd

KDB CARE LTD

Alliance Care and Education

BetterCare Keys Limited

Keys Childcare Limited

KEYS CWC LIMITED

KEYS DIRECT CARE LIMITED

Keys Education Limited

Broadwood Educational Services Limited

Keys Group Progressive Care and Education

KEYS KIN LIMITED

KEYS NHCC LIMITED

KEYS QTC LIMITED

KEYS SPECIALIST RESIDENTIAL CHILDREN'S SERVICES LTD

KEYS STEPPING STONES LIMITED

Meadows Care Ltd.

MONARCH INTERVENTION SERVICES LIMITED

N H CARE LIMITED

New Horizons (Stockport) Limited

NORTH STAR CHILDRENS HOMES LTD

NURTURE CARE GROUP LTD

Oracle Care Ltd

PARALLEL CARE SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Parallel Parents

PATHWAY CARE SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Pathway Care Solutions Group Ltd

PATHWAY CARE SOLUTIONS II LIMITED

PCF RESIDENTIAL CHILDCARE LTD

PENN INSPIRES LTD

Positive Pathways Limited

PRESTIGE ADOLESCENT CARE AND EDUCATION LIMITED

PRIORITY CARE SERVICES LIMITED

Quality Protects Children Ltd

ROUNDHOUSE CARE GROUP LIMITED

SERENITY SPECIALIST CARE LIMITED

SHERLOCK HEALTHCARE SERVICES LTD

SOUTHERN ADOLESCENT CARE SERVICES LTD

STEPPING STONES CARE (MIDLANDS) LIMITED

STEPPING STONES CARE (MIDLANDS 1) LIMITED

STEPPING STONES CHILDRENS HOMES LIMITED

The Partnership of Care Today (Children's Services)

THE RYES COLLEGE LIMITED

Total Care Matters Limited

TY CAREDIG LTD

UNIQUE CARE HOMES SUPPORT LIMITED

wessex College

Young Foundations Ltd

Young Horizons Limited

UPWARDS RESIDENTIAL CARE SERVICES LIMITED

ROUNDHOUSE CARE LIMITED

KEYS ACTIVE 8 CARE LIMITED

KEYS YOUNG PEOPLE LIMITED

BAYLEAF CARE LIMITED

Halliwell Homes Limited

Kisimul Group Ltd

Dudley Lodge

KEYS FAMILY ASSESSMENT CENTRE LIMITED

Mikare Ltd

THE FORGE (NUNEATON) LIMITED

PLATINUM SERVICES FOR CHILDREN (RESIDENTIAL CARE) LIMITED

WOODLANDS CHILDRENS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE LIMITED

ALLESLEY CHILDRENS CARE LTD

Ash House Care Ltd

CareTech Community Services Limited

DAISYBROOK LIMITED

DELAM CARE LIMITED

NURTURING HAVEN LIMITED

SPECTRUM CARE & SUPPORT SERVICES LTD

T-JUNCTION CHILDRENS SERVICES LTD

WILLOW TREE CHILDREN'S SERVICES LTD

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