Electronic Personal Education Plan (ePEP)

Darlington Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority in the North East of England, has completed the procurement process for an Electronic Personal Education Plan (ePEP). This procurement, under the category of services, specifically targets education and training services and welfare services for children and young people. The tender process was conducted through a direct procurement method, below threshold and without competition.

The contract has been awarded to WELFARE CALL (LAC) LTD, located in Barnsley, United Kingdom. The award was made official on the 8th of August 2025, with the contract period running from the 1st of April 2025 to the 31st of March 2027, with an optional extension of 12 months. This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational technology and child welfare services to engage with public sector clients.

While the contract has been awarded without competition, businesses in the industry can look for similar future opportunities by staying informed about direct procurement methods used by public authorities like Darlington Borough Council. SMEs focused on educational or welfare services, particularly those adept at delivering innovative digital solutions like ePEP, would find growth potential in such projects, underpinning their development strategies and enhancing their portfolio for future direct or competitive tenders.