---
title: "EPEP for CLA for the Virtual School"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067d09"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067d09.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-07"
---

# EPEP for CLA for the Virtual School

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067d09

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council has recently completed a public procurement process titled "EPEP for CLA for the Virtual School." This process falls under the services industry category, specifically involving data collection, collation services, and health and social work services. The council, located in Preston, UK, has awarded the contract to Welfare Call (LAC) Limited. This tender process followed a limited procurement method and was below the threshold with limited competition. Key dates include the contract start on 1st April 2026 and its conclusion on 31st March 2028, with the contract having been signed on 27th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in electronic personal education planning, especially those specialising in data management and social services for children looked after (CLA). Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in data collection and health services might find this sector rewarding. As the process involved limited competition, future similar tenders could offer further chances for firms to engage with sub-central government bodies like the Lancashire County Council and promote innovative solutions in public service delivery.

## Notice

Electronic Personal Education Plan

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031488-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £104,325 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 0LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WELFARE CALL (LAC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 72314000 - Data collection and collation services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 12:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031488-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031488-2026
  7th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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