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Magic Notes by Beam

BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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02 May 2025 at 08:17

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Summary of the contracting process

Bath and North East Somerset Council has concluded the procurement process titled "Magic Notes by Beam" for a Case Worker AI tool designed for social workers to record sessions. This contract falls under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems (CPV: 48000000) and was conducted using a direct award procurement method. The contract value is set at £75,000, with its execution spanning from 6th May 2025 to 5th May 2026. The contract was awarded to Beam Up Ltd, and although the procurement process has been completed, the award was officially published on 2nd May 2025. The project's location is specified within England, United Kingdom.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in AI solutions tailored for the public sector, particularly those developing software tools for social services. Given the direct award and the focus on software and information systems, companies with robust AI development capabilities and experience in social work technology integration would have been well-suited for this tender. While the contract was not open for competitive bidding, the details indicate a prioritisation of efficient procurement processes and a focus on small to medium enterprises (SMEs), highlighting the council's interest in fostering innovation through collaboration with capable technology firms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Magic Notes by Beam

Notice Description

Case Worker AI tool for Social workers to record Sessions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-11c0c8f0-4c0f-4de7-912c-67e222b902ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21fd1af2-e313-4745-b16f-b75269c12c26
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2025 - 5 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KEYNSHAM
Postcode
BS31 1FS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Keynsham North
Westminster Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEAM UP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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