Landkreis Coburg

What Landkreis Coburg does

Landkreis Coburg is a statutory district (Kreis) government in the Free State of Bavaria, Germany, providing public administration and mandated regional services to approximately 87,000 residents across 17 municipalities. Its core responsibilities encompass administrative services (resident registration, permits, civil registry), social welfare administration, elderly care coordination, education infrastructure, public health coordination, and regional economic development.

The district delivers services through both physical citizen offices in each municipality and a digital service portal authenticated via the statewide BayernID system, with accessibility features provided by Eye-Able technology. It also operates cultural and educational programs including the KS:COB cultural education initiative and the Findus@CO library network, and runs the Häusliche Hilfen volunteer home-care program (129 active volunteers) in cooperation with welfare partners BRK, ASB, and AWO. Additional digital infrastructure includes a secure online contact form and active participation in federal grid expansion planning processes led by TenneT.

As a public-sector entity, Landkreis Coburg does not operate a commercial revenue model. Its funding is derived from the Kreisumlage (district levy charged to member municipalities), state and federal transfers, fees for administrative services, and grants for specific programs. The district also engages in regional economic development through the Gründungsnetzwerk Coburg entrepreneurship network and was certified as a 'Digital Education Region' in April 2020, reflecting coordination of digital learning infrastructure across schools and adult learners.

Name

Landkreis Coburg

Legal name

Landkreis Coburg

Website

https://landkreis-coburg.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Landkreis Coburg is a statutory Bavarian district government providing administrative, social welfare, elderly care, and educational services to approximately 87,000 residents across 17 municipalities through in-person offices and a BayernID-authenticated digital portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Administration

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Administrative and Support Services (561)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Affordable & Subsidized Housing Property Management (LIHTC, Section 8) (BPAJAFAD)

Keywords

• Public administration services
• Citizen services portal
• Elderly care support
• Waste management
• Education coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Coburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Administration Services: County government funded primarily through municipal taxes (Kreisumlage), state and federal government transfers, and user fees for specific administrative services. Services are provided as public goods to approximately 87,000 residents of the district.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Landkreis Coburg is a Bavarian administrative district providing public services to approximately 87,000 residents across 17 municipalities. It delivers administrative services (vehicle registration, residence registration, certifications), social and elderly care coordination (Häusliche Hilfen preventive home care, Pflegestützpunkte, meal delivery, emergency alert, transport), education oversight (Digitale Bildungsregion, KS:COB, VHS), waste management, regional economic development, and family/youth services through the Landratsamt Coburg, four additional citizens' advice offices, and an online portal.

Product overview

Landkreis Coburg operates a multi-channel digital citizen services platform providing online administrative services, appointment scheduling, secure messaging, and specialized care services. The core digital infrastructure includes an Online Services Portal, Secure Contact Form (requiring BayernID authentication), and Appointment Scheduling System. The district also operates specialized service networks including nursing support points, home assistance programs, and a digital education region (certified since April 2020). Citizen-facing digital tools include a waste management calendar via AWIDO integration, public transportation information, and a press release system. Additionally, the district provides community services such as the FamilyCard program, youth employment agency network, and senior care support including home assistance, emergency alerts, and meal delivery services. The platform does not function as a unified SaaS product but rather as a collection of interconnected administrative service modules and community programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Services Portal Digital citizen services portal providing access to various administrative services, appointment scheduling, and secure online transactions for residents of the district.
• Appointment Scheduling System Service allowing citizens to book appointments with the district office, including for vehicle registration and driver's license services.
• Secure Contact Form (Sicheres Kontaktformular) Encrypted messaging service requiring BayernID registration, allowing citizens to send confidential communications to the district office.
• Waste Management Calendar (Abfallwirtschaft) Digital calendar and information system for waste collection schedules, disposal guidelines, and bulky waste applications integrated via AWIDO.
• Press Release System News and press release publishing system providing current information about district activities, construction projects, and regional developments.
• Youth Employment Agency Network (Jugendberufsagentur) Network providing career counseling and support for young people transitioning between school and work, linking various regional employment services.
• FamilyCard (FamilieUNDCO) Family benefits program offering advantages and discounts for families in the district, promoted as FamilieUNDCO.
• Digital Education Region (Digitale Bildungsregion) Certified digital education initiative coordinating schools and educational partners to improve digital education quality in the region, recognized since April 2020.
• Nursing Support Points (Pflegestützpunkte) Advisory services for nursing care questions, providing counseling on home care, residential facilities, insurance, and social benefits.
• Care Support Network (Betreuungsstelle) Legal representation and advisory services for adults requiring care, including guardianship arrangements and advance directives.
• Nursing and Disability Facilities Quality Development and Supervision (FQA) Quality inspection and advisory services for nursing and disability facilities, conducting regular quality checks as mandated by Bavarian nursing law.
• Home Assistance (Häusliche Hilfen) Preventive home care service with 129+ trained volunteers in 15 municipalities supporting approximately 300 elderly residents to live independently at home, combining domestic care, social companionship, and motor training.
• GoodCare Guides (GutePflege-Lotsen) Voluntary care guides providing first point of contact for aging and care questions, helping navigate care options and connecting to appropriate advisory services.
• Meal Delivery Service (Essen auf Rädern) Menu services for seniors delivered by welfare organizations and private providers throughout the district.
• Home Emergency Alert (Hausnotruf) Ambulatory emergency service enabling quick assistance requests via a home station and handheld transmitter, with central monitoring until help arrives.
• Transportation Services (Fahrdienste) Special transport services for people with disabilities or limited mobility, enabling participation in cultural, social, and recreational activities.
• Activity Box Lending (Beschäftigungskisten-Verleih) Lending service for occupational activity materials for seniors and care facilities, with seven differently equipped boxes available for four-week loans.
• Emergency Folder (Notfallmappe) Personal emergency preparation document allowing individuals to record important data for crisis situations, including emergency contact information and medical details.
• Senior Advisor Monthly Tips Regular health and lifestyle advice publications from the Senior Advisor Dr. Wolfgang Hasselkus, covering topics like hospital preparation, dementia prevention, and winter safety.
• Library Network Findus@CO Regional library consortium offering unified online catalog access across participating libraries, with interlibrary loan services for members.
• Cultural Service for Schools (KS:COB) Cultural education program since 2012 providing subsidies for schools and kindergartens to engage external cultural professionals, with advisory services for projects.
• Volkshochschule Coburg (VHS Coburg) Public education provider offering continuing education programs for citizens of the city and district, fulfilling the constitutional right to personal development.
• Public Transportation Information (ÖPNV / coburgmobil) Regional public transport information system providing rapid transit schedules and mobility planning.

Quantifiable outcome

• 129 volunteers enabling ~300 elderly residents to remain longer in their own homes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KS:COB (Kulturservice für Schulen und Kitas)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Cultural education support program for schools and daycares in the Bildungsregion Coburg. The district provides direct financial subsidies to schools and childcare facilities that utilize external cultural professionals, promoting cultural education for children and youth.
• Gründungsnetzwerk Coburg (Coburg Startup Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative network supporting entrepreneurs and business founders in the Coburg region. Provides coordination between economic development agencies, educational institutions (Hochschule Coburg), and startup support services.
• Regionalmanagement Coburg Stadt und LandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint regional management initiative between the city and district of Coburg focused on regional development, infrastructure planning, and quality of life improvements for the metropolitan area.
• Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz (German Red Cross), Kreisverband CoburgcoreOthersProvides essential social services including meal delivery (Essen auf Rädern), home emergency call systems (Hausnotruf), and patient transport for residents of Coburg and surrounding areas. Operating from Sally-Ehrlich-Straße 16.
• Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB), Regionalverband CoburgcoreOthersSocial welfare organization providing transport services for elderly and mobility-impaired individuals, as well as home emergency call (Hausnotruf) services. Located at Parkstraße 6 in Coburg.
• AWO Kreisverband CoburgminorOthersWorkers' Welfare Association operating senior centers and providing meal delivery services from Sonneberger Straße 27 in Neustadt.
• Grünes Band Rodachtal - Lange Berge - SteinachtalminorOthersUnique biotope network in the former inner-German border area, promoted as an ecological corridor and nature conservation initiative by the district.
• Sparkasse Coburg-LichtenfelsminorOthersRegional savings bank serving as the district's banking partner for financial transactions and services.
• mgo360 Agentur GmbH & Co. KGminorOthersWebsite development and maintenance agency based in Bamberg (Gutenbergstraße 3) responsible for the district's official website design and technical implementation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bezirk Oberfranken: Regional governmental body sitting one level above the Landkreis; supervises social welfare, hospital planning and aid for people with disabilities - overlapping with Coburg's FQA, Betreuungsstelle and senior-services mandate.

Direct peers

• Landkreis Kronach: Adjacent Upper Franconian Landkreis in Bavaria operating an analogous Landratsamt structure, citizen portal and senior-services network for a similar population base.
• Landkreis Haßberge: Lower Franconian district with comparable size and administrative remit; matches Landkreis Coburg on school supervision, vehicle registration and elderly-care coordination functions.
• Stadt Coburg: District capital municipality; shares a Regionalmanagement joint office with the Landkreis and jointly funds services like the Pflegestützpunkt and Jugendberufsagentur, making it the closest administrative peer.
• Landkreis Lichtenfels: Neighbouring Bavarian district of similar size and rural-urban mix in Upper Franconia; provides the same portfolio of administrative, senior-care coordination, education oversight and waste-management services with comparable citizen volumes.
• Landkreis Bamberg: Neighbouring Upper Franconian district providing the full Landratsamt service catalogue to a comparable municipal structure and population profile.
• Landkreis Bayreuth: Upper Franconian district operating the same Bavarian Landratsamt model and citizen-services portfolio; relevant comparison for digital education and senior-services benchmarking.

Emerging players

• Arbeiterwohlfahrt (AWO) Bundesverband: National welfare operator that runs senior centres and meal delivery in Coburg via its local Kreisverband; an emerging partner-competing actor in the same in-home care and senior-adjacent services the district coordinates.
• Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz (BRK): State-level welfare provider delivering Essen auf Rädern, Hausnotruf and patient transport for Coburg residents; comparable operating model to the district's Häusliche Hilfen on the senior-services side.

Regional players

• Caritasverband für den Landkreis Coburg: Local welfare association delivering counselling, care and senior-support services in the same district, overlapping with the Landratsamt's Betreuungsstelle and Pflegestützpunkt mandates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/landkreiscoburg

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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