COV - market Engagement Event and Procurement of an Additional provider for Lot 1 of Children's Targeted Short Breaks

Coventry City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "COV - Market Engagement Event and Procurement of an Additional Provider for Lot 1 of Children's Targeted Short Breaks." The council, a sub-central government public authority, is seeking to add one more provider to Lot 1 of their Children's Targeted Short Breaks initiative.

A Market Engagement Event is scheduled to take place via Microsoft Teams at 11am on 25th February 2026, with a registration deadline set for 23rd February 2026. This event will be followed by a procurement process starting on 15th April 2026, and will be held in Coventry, UK.

The contract is valued at £822,000 gross and focuses on daycare services for disabled children and young people, categorised within the services industry. Future communication about the tender will be released by 2nd March 2026. The tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in child daycare and disability services, particularly those interested in expanding within the public sector.

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suited to compete, given the contract's suitability criteria. Offering customer-care services as part of the daycare provision, businesses will have the chance to enhance their portfolio by becoming a provider under this high-value contract to deliver essential community services in Coventry.

With such a detailed focus on specialised care, the tender invites innovative providers who can bring expertise and excellence in delivering short breaks for children, serving as a stepping stone for further growth and development in this sector.