---
title: "COV - 25758 Books for Looked After Children"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069c38"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-19"
---

# COV - 25758 Books for Looked After Children

Buyer: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069c38

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

Providing books for Looked after Children to be delivered by post

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045888-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £75,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5RR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOOKTRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22110000 - Printed books

## Release History

- 19 May 2026 at 15:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045888-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045888-2026
  19th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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