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LYP 131 2025_26 EPact Envelope

LEEDS AND YORK PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the "LYP 131 2025_26 EPact Envelope," a project focusing on IT software for education and training providers. The procurement falls under the goods category in the IT industry and was conducted via direct award, with EPACT LTD as the supplier. The Trust, located in Leeds, granted the contract with an initial three-year term starting from 6th April 2026, with opportunities for a one-year extension. This process highlights a specific need for a cloud-based MIS and CRM platform that assists in managing curricula, apprenticeship funding, and compliance, beneficial for educational organisations.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in IT software solutions tailored for educational use. Given its procurement through direct award due to unique technical requirements, businesses that offer niche, innovative solutions similar to EPACT LTD’s Envelope platform are well-positioned to compete in similar procurements. Moreover, SMEs might find strategic opportunities by focusing on projects that demand specialised, resilient solutions with a strong compliance framework. This ensures that newer, agile businesses can also capitalise on such procurements in the future, expanding their foothold in the educational technology sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LYP 131 2025_26 EPact Envelope

Notice Description

Envelope by ePact Ltd is a cloud-based Management Information System (MIS) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform designed specifically for education and training providers. It serves as a tailored, secure system to manage learners, curriculum, apprenticeship funding (including levy transfers), and compliance.

Procurement Information

Envelope by ePact Ltd is a cloud-based Management Information System (MIS) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform designed specifically for education and training providers. It serves as a tailored, secure system to manage learners, curriculum, apprenticeship funding (including levy transfers), and compliance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06705d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025799-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS AND YORK PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS15 8ZB
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Garforth & Swillington
Westminster Constituency
Leeds East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EPACT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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