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Staffordshire County Council Magic Notes pilot

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 Feb 2025 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council has completed the procurement process titled "Staffordshire County Council Magic Notes pilot," which falls under the services category with a focus on digital senders. This procurement aims to provide a digital solution assisting social workers in transcribing reports from face-to-face or telephone conversations with service users. It operates within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with the tender period ending on 9th December 2024 and the contract running from 16th December 2024 to 30th April 2025. The total contract value is £30,000 GBP, and the procurement method adhered to procurement regulations.

This tender presents notable growth opportunities for businesses, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as these are prioritised by the buyer. The project involves innovative digital services that could open avenues for firms specialising in digital solutions, especially those focused on support services for social work. Beam Up Ltd, an SME, has been awarded the contract, indicating that well-positioned smaller businesses with relevant expertise can successfully compete in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Staffordshire County Council Magic Notes pilot

Notice Description

Pilot of Magic Notes a digital solution supporting social workers in transcribing reports following face to face/telephone conversations with service users.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3940faae-4c6e-486f-a858-51cc5cd4ed57
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/498b49a1-4e37-49ac-9a3d-73943a66833e
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 - Awarded in accordance with procurement regulations
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30121420 - Digital senders

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
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2024 - 30 Apr 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
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEAM UP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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