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06 Aug 2026 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council has completed the procurement process for a note-taking tool titled "CP2851-26 Note Taking Tool," specifically focused on software packages and information systems within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract given to Beam Up Ltd on 27th July 2026, for a duration from 28th July 2026 to 27th August 2027. The contract, initially valued at £92,000, includes a possible one-year extension, which would increase the total to £179,500. The procurement method used was a direct call off from the CCS framework G-Cloud 14 Digital Marketplace for Cloud Hosting, Software & Support.

This procurement creates significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and social enterprises, given the project’s nature and scope. Businesses that specialise in software development, particularly those offering AI-driven solutions like note-taking tools, will find this contract especially advantageous. Companies able to demonstrate agility and innovation in software and cloud solutions would be well-suited for similar future opportunities with public sector bodies, potentially leveraging this contract as a proof point of their capability to deliver effective software systems.

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Notice Title

CP2851-26 Note Taking Tool

Notice Description

The Children's Leadership Team ran a pilot for an AI product called Magic Notes. Following a successful pilot, the Authority is awarding a contract for an initial 13-month term to deliver the service on an ongoing basis, reflecting on the outcomes achieved during the pilot period. Additional information: The awarded contract value for the initial term is PS92,000. If 1 x 12 month extension taken the overall value will be PS179,500 (exc VAT)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-123e07f1-72f7-4797-a6e0-7f08b009960e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e106408-5759-4437-bce4-912fbcdafd7e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£92,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£92,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2026 - 27 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEAM UP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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