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Magic Notes Software

SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

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03 Oct 2025 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement project titled "Magic Notes Software" was conducted by South Tyneside Council, located in South Shields, England. It falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, specifically catering to caseworkers' needs to record sessions and create detailed assessments. The procurement was part of the G Cloud 14 call-off, utilising a selective procurement method through a framework agreement. The award stage of the procurement process has been completed, with significant dates including the award date of 14th April 2025 and a contract period from 14th April 2025 to 13th April 2026. The contract was won by Beam Up Ltd, a London-based company.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions tailored to the public sector, particularly those focused on information management systems. The procurement process was open to SMEs, making it an ideal prospect for smaller businesses looking to expand into government contracts. Companies with experience in providing innovative software tools for public sector casework and capable of delivering within a framework agreement would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Magic Notes Software

Notice Description

Specialist tool for caseworkers to record sessions and instantly create detailed assessments. Additional information: G Cloud 14 call off

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2bc7b685-59b4-4cb9-8171-da7d3184ea53
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b2c9026-4f35-4bf8-aa70-4337b5a3b986
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£63,692 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£138,692 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 13 Apr 2026 6-12 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
SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEAM UP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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