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

Awarded to 5AB CARE LTD, ACTION FOR CHILDREN, ALLESLEY CHILDRENS CARE LTD +102 more

SANDWELL CHILDREN'S TRUST(buyer)

Published
Published 24 April 2025
Deadline
Closed 30 May 2025

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Overview

Coventry City Council has awarded a West Midlands Children's Regional Residential Care Framework for residential placements, with the framework value totalling approximately £29.7 billion across 127 approved providers. The framework became operational following the award on 16 September 2025 and is now in delivery, enabling the council to place children requiring residential care through pre-qualified care providers across the region.

Contracting authority

  • 2 live opportunities · 137 awarded contracts

    Oldbury, United Kingdom

    GB-COH: 10620524

    Authority website ↗
  • BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S TRUST COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

    Buyer

    Birmingham, United Kingdom

    GB-COH: 10762047

  • Shropshire Council

    Buyer

    Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PCLL-9577-QDZW

  • Stoke on Trent City Council

    Buyer

    Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PDQZ-1442-RZTZ

  • Herefordshire Council

    Buyer

    Hereford, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PDTG-2978-LHCN

  • Warwickshire County Council

    Buyer

    Warwick, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PDTN-5446-NMXW

    Authority website ↗
  • Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

    Buyer

    Solihull, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PGWC-7578-LYDG

  • Walsall Council

    Buyer

    Walsall, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PHGR-7481-DHXR

  • Borough of Telford & Wrekin

    Buyer

    Telford, Shropshire, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PHHD-5776-GZNN

  • Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

    Buyer

    Oldbury, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PJHD-8764-YRJJ

  • Coventry City Council

    Buyer

    Coventry, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PMJC-6861-XJPP

  • Worcestershire County Council

    Buyer

    Worcester, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PRPQ-4584-WLPQ

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  • Wolverhampton City Council

    Buyer

    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PVBV-7568-LBLL

  • Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

    Buyer

    Dudley, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PWYJ-3537-GLBW

  • Staffordshire County Council

    Buyer

    Stafford, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PZDG-2995-QQMD

    Authority website ↗

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Lots (6)

  • Planned Residential Care

    Lot 1 is for the provision of Planned Residential Care placements

    £4,946,000,000Won by 5AB CARE LTDWon by ACTION FOR CHILDRENWon by AMBERLEIGH CARE LIMITEDWon by ASPIREONE CARE LIMITEDWon by BEACON CHILDCARE LTDWon by BEDSPACE RESOURCE LIMITEDWon by BRYN MELYN CARE LIMITEDWon by CAMBIAN CHILDCARE LIMITEDWon by Care 4 Every Child LimitedWon by CARE 4 GOOD LTDWon by CARE AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITEDWon by CARE PERSPECTIVES LIMITEDWon by CARE TODAY (CHILDRENS SERVICES) LTDWon by ASPRIS HOMES LIMITEDWon by CHILD FIRST RESIDENTIAL LTDWon by PATHWAYS CARE GROUP LIMITEDWon by COMPASS CHILDREN'S HOMES LIMITEDWon by CONSIDERATE CARE LIMITEDWon by CORE CHILDREN LTDWon by DMR SERVICES LIMITEDWon by UNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE SERVICES LIMITEDWon by ELEVATED FUTURES LTDWon by ESLAND NORTH LIMITEDWon by FAMILY CARE ASSOCIATES LIMITEDWon by FLOURISH (GLOUCESTERSHIRE) LIMITEDWon by FULL CIRCLE CARE LTDWon by HAND IN HAND CHILDCARE LTDWon by HAVEN CARE GROUP LIMITEDWon by HEXAGON CARE SERVICES LIMITEDWon by HILLCREST CHILDRENS SERVICES LIMITEDWon by HILLCREST CHILDRENS SERVICES (2) LIMITEDWon by HOMES 2 INSPIRE LIMITEDWon by HOMES FOR SUPPORT LTDWon by INSIGHT CARE GROUP LTDWon by INSPIRATIONS LEICESTERSHIRE LIMITEDWon by KDB CARE LTDWon by KEYS ACE LIMITEDWon by KEYS CARE LIMITEDWon by Keys Childcare LimitedWon by KEYS CWC LIMITEDWon by KEYS DIRECT CARE LIMITEDWon by KEYS EDUCATION LIMITEDWon by KEYS EDUCATIONAL SERVICES LIMITEDWon by KEYS GROUP PROGRESSIVE CARE & EDUCATION LIMITEDWon by KEYS KIN LIMITEDWon by KEYS NHCC LIMITEDWon by KEYS QTC LIMITEDWon by KEYS SPECIALIST RESIDENTIAL CHILDREN'S SERVICES LTDWon by KEYS STEPPING STONES LIMITEDWon by MEADOWS CARE LIMITEDWon by MONARCH INTERVENTION SERVICES LIMITEDWon by N H CARE LIMITEDWon by NEW HORIZONS (STOCKPORT) LTDWon by NORTH STAR CHILDRENS HOMES LTDWon by NURTURE CARE GROUP LTDWon by ORACLE CARE LIMITEDWon by PARALLEL CARE SOLUTIONS LIMITEDWon by PARALLEL PARENTS LTDWon by PATHWAY CARE SOLUTIONS LIMITEDWon by PATHWAY CARE SOLUTIONS GROUP LIMITEDWon by PATHWAY CARE SOLUTIONS II LIMITEDWon by PCF RESIDENTIAL CHILDCARE LTDWon by PENN INSPIRES LTDWon by Positive Pathways LimitedWon by PRESTIGE ADOLESCENT CARE AND EDUCATION LIMITEDWon by PRIORITY CARE SERVICES LIMITEDWon by QUALITY PROTECTS CHILDREN LTDWon by ROUNDHOUSE CARE GROUP LIMITEDWon by SERENITY SPECIALIST CARE LIMITEDWon by SHERLOCK HEALTHCARE SERVICES LTDWon by SOUTHERN ADOLESCENT CARE SERVICES LTDWon by STEPPING STONES CARE (MIDLANDS) LIMITEDWon by STEPPING STONES CARE (MIDLANDS 1) LIMITEDWon by STEPPING STONES CHILDRENS HOMES LIMITEDWon by THE PARTNERSHIP OF CARE TODAY (CHILDREN'S SERVICES)Won by THE RYES COLLEGE LIMITEDWon by TOTAL CARE MATTERS LTDWon by TY CAREDIG LTDWon by UNIQUE CARE HOMES SUPPORT LIMITEDWon by WESSEX COLLEGE LIMITEDWon by YOUNG FOUNDATIONS LIMITEDWon by YOUNG HORIZONS LIMITEDWon by UPWARDS RESIDENTIAL CARE SERVICES LIMITEDWon by ROUNDHOUSE CARE LIMITED
  • Crisis Care

    Lot 2 is for the provision of Crisis Care placements

    £4,946,000,000Won by BRYN MELYN CARE LIMITEDWon by ELEVATED FUTURES LTDWon by ESLAND NORTH LIMITEDWon by INSIGHT CARE GROUP LTDWon by KEYS ACTIVE 8 CARE LIMITEDWon by KEYS CARE LIMITEDWon by KEYS EDUCATION LIMITEDWon by KEYS QTC LIMITEDWon by KEYS YOUNG PEOPLE LIMITEDWon by MEADOWS CARE LIMITEDWon by PARALLEL PARENTS LTDWon by THE PARTNERSHIP OF CARE TODAY (CHILDREN'S SERVICES)Won by TY CAREDIG LTD
  • Residential Care with DFE Regulated Education

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

    £4,946,000,000Won by AMBERLEIGH CARE LIMITEDWon by ASPIREONE CARE LIMITEDWon by BAYLEAF CARE LIMITEDWon by CARE PERSPECTIVES LIMITEDWon by COMPASS CHILDREN'S HOMES LIMITEDWon by FULL CIRCLE CARE LTDWon by HALLIWELL HOMES LIMITEDWon by HEXAGON CARE SERVICES LIMITEDWon by KEYS CARE LIMITEDWon by KISIMUL GROUP LIMITEDWon by MEADOWS CARE LIMITEDWon by PARALLEL PARENTS LTDWon by PRESTIGE ADOLESCENT CARE AND EDUCATION LIMITEDWon by QUALITY PROTECTS CHILDREN LTDWon by THE PARTNERSHIP OF CARE TODAY (CHILDREN'S SERVICES)Won by YOUNG FOUNDATIONS LIMITED
  • Residential Parenting Assessments

    Lot 4 is for the provision of Residential Parenting Assessments placements

    £4,946,000,000Won by DUDLEY LODGEWon by INSPIRATIONS LEICESTERSHIRE LIMITEDWon by KEYS FAMILY ASSESSMENT CENTRE LIMITEDWon by MIKARE LTD
  • Therapeutic Residential Care

    £4,946,000,000Won by MEADOWS CARE LIMITEDWon by HEXAGON CARE SERVICES LIMITEDWon by The Forge (Nuneaton) LimitedWon by ACTION FOR CHILDRENWon by AMBERLEIGH CARE LIMITEDWon by ASPIREONE CARE LIMITEDWon by BEDSPACE RESOURCE LIMITEDWon by BRYN MELYN CARE LIMITEDWon by CAMBIAN CHILDCARE LIMITEDWon by Care 4 Every Child LimitedWon by CARE PERSPECTIVES LIMITEDWon by ASPRIS HOMES LIMITEDWon by PATHWAYS CARE GROUP LIMITEDWon by CONSIDERATE CARE LIMITEDWon by DMR SERVICES LIMITEDWon by UNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE SERVICES LIMITEDWon by ESLAND NORTH LIMITEDWon by THE FORGE (NUNEATON) LIMITEDWon by FULL CIRCLE CARE LTDWon by HALLIWELL HOMES LIMITEDWon by HAND IN HAND CHILDCARE LTDWon by HILLCREST CHILDRENS SERVICES LIMITEDWon by HILLCREST CHILDRENS SERVICES (2) LIMITEDWon by HOMES FOR SUPPORT LTDWon by INSIGHT CARE GROUP LTDWon by KEYS ACE LIMITEDWon by KEYS ACTIVE 8 CARE LIMITEDWon by KEYS CARE LIMITEDWon by Keys Childcare LimitedWon by KEYS CWC LIMITEDWon by KEYS DIRECT CARE LIMITEDWon by KEYS EDUCATION LIMITEDWon by KEYS EDUCATIONAL SERVICES LIMITEDWon by KEYS GROUP PROGRESSIVE CARE & EDUCATION LIMITEDWon by KEYS KIN LIMITEDWon by KEYS NHCC LIMITEDWon by KEYS QTC LIMITEDWon by KEYS SPECIALIST RESIDENTIAL CHILDREN'S SERVICES LTDWon by KEYS STEPPING STONES LIMITEDWon by KEYS YOUNG PEOPLE LIMITEDWon by KISIMUL GROUP LIMITEDWon by MONARCH INTERVENTION SERVICES LIMITEDWon by ORACLE CARE LIMITEDWon by PARALLEL CARE SOLUTIONS LIMITEDWon by PATHWAY CARE SOLUTIONS LIMITEDWon by PATHWAY CARE SOLUTIONS GROUP LIMITEDWon by PATHWAY CARE SOLUTIONS II LIMITEDWon by PLATINUM SERVICES FOR CHILDREN (RESIDENTIAL CARE) LIMITEDWon by PRESTIGE ADOLESCENT CARE AND EDUCATION LIMITEDWon by QUALITY PROTECTS CHILDREN LTDWon by SHERLOCK HEALTHCARE SERVICES LTDWon by SOUTHERN ADOLESCENT CARE SERVICES LTDWon by STEPPING STONES CARE (MIDLANDS) LIMITEDWon by STEPPING STONES CARE (MIDLANDS 1) LIMITEDWon by THE RYES COLLEGE LIMITEDWon by TY CAREDIG LTDWon by UNIQUE CARE HOMES SUPPORT LIMITEDWon by WESSEX COLLEGE LIMITEDWon by WOODLANDS CHILDRENS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE LIMITEDWon by YOUNG FOUNDATIONS LIMITEDWon by NURTURE CARE GROUP LTD
  • Children with Disabilities

    £4,946,000,000Won by CARETECH COMMUNITY SERVICES LIMITEDWon by 5AB CARE LTDWon by ACTION FOR CHILDRENWon by ALLESLEY CHILDRENS CARE LTDWon by ASH HOUSE CARE LTDWon by BAYLEAF CARE LIMITEDWon by BEACON CHILDCARE LTDWon by Care 4 Every Child LimitedWon by CARE PERSPECTIVES LIMITEDWon by PATHWAYS CARE GROUP LIMITEDWon by DAISYBROOK LIMITEDWon by DELAM CARE LIMITEDWon by UNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE SERVICES LIMITEDWon by FLOURISH (GLOUCESTERSHIRE) LIMITEDWon by HEXAGON CARE SERVICES LIMITEDWon by INSIGHT CARE GROUP LTDWon by Keys Childcare LimitedWon by KEYS GROUP PROGRESSIVE CARE & EDUCATION LIMITEDWon by KEYS YOUNG PEOPLE LIMITEDWon by KISIMUL GROUP LIMITEDWon by N H CARE LIMITEDWon by NEW HORIZONS (STOCKPORT) LTDWon by NORTH STAR CHILDRENS HOMES LTDWon by NURTURING HAVEN LIMITEDWon by PATHWAY CARE SOLUTIONS GROUP LIMITEDWon by PATHWAY CARE SOLUTIONS II LIMITEDWon by PRESTIGE ADOLESCENT CARE AND EDUCATION LIMITEDWon by QUALITY PROTECTS CHILDREN LTDWon by SPECTRUM CARE & SUPPORT SERVICES LTDWon by STEPPING STONES CARE (MIDLANDS 1) LIMITEDWon by T-JUNCTION CHILDRENS SERVICES LTDWon by THE RYES COLLEGE LIMITEDWon by WILLOW TREE CHILDREN'S SERVICES LTDWon by YOUNG FOUNDATIONS LIMITED

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£4,946,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
24 April 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Health and social work services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£29,685,557,959
Award date
16 September 2025
Contract period
30 August 2025 → 30 August 2029
Winners
  • 5AB CARE LTD
  • ACTION FOR CHILDREN
  • ALLESLEY CHILDRENS CARE LTD
  • AMBERLEIGH CARE LIMITED
  • ASH HOUSE CARE LTD
  • ASPIREONE CARE LIMITED
  • ASPRIS HOMES LIMITED
  • BAYLEAF CARE LIMITED
  • BEACON CHILDCARE LTD
  • BEDSPACE RESOURCE LIMITED
  • BRYN MELYN CARE LIMITED
  • CAMBIAN CHILDCARE LIMITED
  • CARE 4 GOOD LTD
  • CARE AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED
  • CARE PERSPECTIVES LIMITED
  • CARE TODAY (CHILDRENS SERVICES) LTD
  • CARETECH COMMUNITY SERVICES LIMITED
  • CHILD FIRST RESIDENTIAL LTD
  • COMPASS CHILDREN'S HOMES LIMITED
  • CONSIDERATE CARE LIMITED
  • CORE CHILDREN LTD
  • Care 4 Every Child Limited
  • DAISYBROOK LIMITED
  • DELAM CARE LIMITED
  • DMR SERVICES LIMITED
  • DUDLEY LODGE
  • ELEVATED FUTURES LTD
  • ESLAND NORTH LIMITED
  • FAMILY CARE ASSOCIATES LIMITED
  • FLOURISH (GLOUCESTERSHIRE) LIMITED
  • FULL CIRCLE CARE LTD
  • HALLIWELL HOMES LIMITED
  • HAND IN HAND CHILDCARE LTD
  • HAVEN CARE GROUP LIMITED
  • HEXAGON CARE SERVICES LIMITED
  • HILLCREST CHILDRENS SERVICES (2) LIMITED
  • HILLCREST CHILDRENS SERVICES LIMITED
  • HOMES 2 INSPIRE LIMITED
  • HOMES FOR SUPPORT LTD
  • INSIGHT CARE GROUP LTD
  • INSPIRATIONS LEICESTERSHIRE LIMITED
  • KDB CARE LTD
  • KEYS ACE LIMITED
  • KEYS ACTIVE 8 CARE LIMITED
  • KEYS CARE LIMITED
  • KEYS CWC LIMITED
  • KEYS DIRECT CARE LIMITED
  • KEYS EDUCATION LIMITED
  • KEYS EDUCATIONAL SERVICES LIMITED
  • KEYS FAMILY ASSESSMENT CENTRE LIMITED
  • KEYS GROUP PROGRESSIVE CARE & EDUCATION LIMITED
  • KEYS KIN LIMITED
  • KEYS NHCC LIMITED
  • KEYS QTC LIMITED
  • KEYS SPECIALIST RESIDENTIAL CHILDREN'S SERVICES LTD
  • KEYS STEPPING STONES LIMITED
  • KEYS YOUNG PEOPLE LIMITED
  • KISIMUL GROUP LIMITED
  • Keys Childcare Limited
  • MEADOWS CARE LIMITED
  • MIKARE LTD
  • MONARCH INTERVENTION SERVICES LIMITED
  • N H CARE LIMITED
  • NEW HORIZONS (STOCKPORT) LTD
  • NORTH STAR CHILDRENS HOMES LTD
  • NURTURE CARE GROUP LTD
  • NURTURING HAVEN LIMITED
  • ORACLE CARE LIMITED
  • PARALLEL CARE SOLUTIONS LIMITED
  • PARALLEL PARENTS LTD
  • PATHWAY CARE SOLUTIONS GROUP LIMITED
  • PATHWAY CARE SOLUTIONS II LIMITED
  • PATHWAY CARE SOLUTIONS LIMITED
  • PATHWAYS CARE GROUP LIMITED
  • PCF RESIDENTIAL CHILDCARE LTD
  • PENN INSPIRES LTD
  • PLATINUM SERVICES FOR CHILDREN (RESIDENTIAL CARE) LIMITED
  • PRESTIGE ADOLESCENT CARE AND EDUCATION LIMITED
  • PRIORITY CARE SERVICES LIMITED
  • Positive Pathways Limited
  • QUALITY PROTECTS CHILDREN LTD
  • ROUNDHOUSE CARE GROUP LIMITED
  • ROUNDHOUSE CARE LIMITED
  • SERENITY SPECIALIST CARE LIMITED
  • SHERLOCK HEALTHCARE SERVICES LTD
  • SOUTHERN ADOLESCENT CARE SERVICES LTD
  • SPECTRUM CARE & SUPPORT SERVICES LTD
  • STEPPING STONES CARE (MIDLANDS 1) LIMITED
  • STEPPING STONES CARE (MIDLANDS) LIMITED
  • STEPPING STONES CHILDRENS HOMES LIMITED
  • T-JUNCTION CHILDRENS SERVICES LTD
  • THE FORGE (NUNEATON) LIMITED
  • THE PARTNERSHIP OF CARE TODAY (CHILDREN'S SERVICES)
  • THE RYES COLLEGE LIMITED
  • TOTAL CARE MATTERS LTD
  • TY CAREDIG LTD
  • The Forge (Nuneaton) Limited
  • UNIQUE CARE HOMES SUPPORT LIMITED
  • UNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE SERVICES LIMITED
  • UPWARDS RESIDENTIAL CARE SERVICES LIMITED
  • WESSEX COLLEGE LIMITED
  • WILLOW TREE CHILDREN'S SERVICES LTD
  • WOODLANDS CHILDRENS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE LIMITED
  • YOUNG FOUNDATIONS LIMITED
  • YOUNG HORIZONS LIMITED

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    29 June 2026

  2. Contract

    29 June 2026

  3. Contract

    22 May 2026

  4. Contract

    17 April 2026

  5. Contract

    17 April 2026

  6. Contract

    14 April 2026

  7. Contract

    27 February 2026

  8. Contract

    17 September 2025

  9. Tender Update

    29 May 2025

  10. Contract Notice

    24 April 2025

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