This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jun 2026 at 10:57

Award

19 Sep 2025 at 12:00

Tender

09 Jul 2025 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry City Council has completed the procurement process for its "Family Time (2026)" project, which aims to provide supervised contact services for children and families within the Coventry region, classified under Social Work and Related Services. The contract, awarded to SWAN FAMILY CENTRES LIMITED, commenced on 1st February 2026 and is set for an initial two-year period, with potential extensions up to January 2031. The procurement was carried out via an open procedure, adhering to the guidelines of the 2023 Procurement Act, and was classified as a light touch regime. The total contract value stands at £4,206,000 gross, with the contract evaluated and awarded on criteria including cost and quality aspects like service delivery, safeguarding, and social value.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in delivering social care services, particularly those focussing on supervised contact sessions. The requirements for flexibility in service delivery times and the necessity for trained and vetted staff create a competitive environment where SMEs can leverage their expertise in providing high-quality, community-based solutions. For businesses ready to engage with local authorities and utilise these opportunities, possibilities for growth through long-term contracts with public authorities are apparent.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

COV - Family Time (2026)

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of a Family Time service (formerly known as Supervised Contract) for children and families. The service will primarily support children and young people who are looked after by the local authority, ensuring they are able to maintain safe and meaningful contact with their birth families, in line with their care plans and any relevant court orders

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial term of the Contract will be for the period of two (2) years from commencement, but may be extended, by mutual agreement by three (3) increments of twelve (12) months to an expiry date no later than 31st January 2031. The Contract will be subject to review in during the initial term and the result of those reviews will inform the Council's decision as to whether any extension period will be offered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055bf7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058434-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,090,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,090,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,505,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,505,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
2030-06-28

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
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
TLG33 Coventry

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWAN FAMILY CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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