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COV - 25758 Books for Looked After Children

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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19 May 2026 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry City Council, a public authority at the sub-central government level, has completed a procurement process titled "COV - 25758 Books for Looked After Children," aimed at supplying books to children in care with deliveries made by post. This tender falls under the industry category of goods and has been awarded to Booktrust, a supplier classified as an SME, located in London. The procurement was conducted using a below-threshold method and commenced with a tender initiation, with the contract's active status confirming its completion on 19 May 2026. The contract period is set from 1 November 2024 to 31 October 2027, valued at £75,000 with a gross amount of £90,000.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational goods, particularly those focused on supplying printed books. Companies within the publishing and book distribution sectors, as well as small and medium enterprises, are well-placed to engage with similar tenders. Given that the procurement process involved supplying essential educational materials to children in care, it presents a valuable avenue for businesses committed to social responsibility and supporting educational development in vulnerable groups.

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Notice Title

COV - 25758 Books for Looked After Children

Notice Description

Providing books for Looked after Children to be delivered by post

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069c38
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045888-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22110000 - Printed books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY CITY 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
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOOKTRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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