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AI Social Care Recording Tool

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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09 Jan 2026 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council has completed the procurement process for an "AI Social Care Recording Tool," with an award status dated 23rd December 2025. This contract was awarded to Beam Up Ltd for a cloud-based AI solution tailored to social care workflows. The project, categorised under Business intelligence software packages, is valued at £75,000 and covers the goods segment. The contract runs from 24th December 2025 to 22nd December 2026, with the procurement method categorised as "Other." The location for delivery is specified as England, UK, aligning with statutory social care needs.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in AI technology and cloud-based solutions, particularly those focusing on innovative software for public services. SMEs are particularly suited for this opportunity, given the procurement's suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in developing customised business intelligence software solutions can leverage this contract to expand their footprint in the public sector and contribute to the digital transformation of social care services within local government settings.

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Notice Title

AI Social Care Recording Tool

Notice Description

Commission of a cloud-based solution and associated service for an AI-powered recording, transcription, and custom template generation solution specifically tailored for statutory social care workflows.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ca65ed4-864c-4b27-87aa-0e346a5a0b65
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abaa8d92-4ba4-4822-bef9-9e1df341909e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48482000 - Business intelligence software package

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
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
24 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 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
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
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
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEAM UP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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