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AT1428 - AI services for Adults & Childrens

LUTON COUNCIL

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24 Jul 2025 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has completed a direct award tender for AI services aimed at enhancing the recording and assessment processes for caseworkers involved with adults and children. The contract, under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems, was awarded to Beam Up for a total value of £30,000. The scope of this procurement is within the United Kingdom, specifically in England. The procurement stage reached completion in July 2025, with the contract period commencing on 14th July 2025 and concluding on 13th October 2025. The procurement method used was a direct award, highlighting the need for a specific and immediate solution.

This contract presents a notable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) focused on providing specialised software solutions, particularly those capable of delivering innovative services in the public sector. Businesses specialising in software development and AI technology can find potential growth prospects by showcasing their expertise in delivering tools that aid public sector operations. Given Luton Council’s engagement through direct procurement, enterprises with an inclination towards direct contracting methods could leverage this knowledge to enhance their positioning for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

AT1428 - AI services for Adults & Childrens

Notice Description

Magic Notes is a specialist tool for caseworkers to record sessions and instantly create detailed assessments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-20b990b0-2fed-4de7-85c4-fe99b80b5dcb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d73ab076-3825-4539-9b04-24f090476bbd
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
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 13 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
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
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEAM UP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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