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AI Transcription Software

NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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15 Aug 2025 at 13:04

Summary of the contracting process

North Yorkshire Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of AI Transcription Software, awarded to Beam Up Ltd. This tender falls under the industry category of communication software packages and involves the delivery of services in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage of the process was completed, with the contract set to run from 1st August 2025 to 31st August 2027. The value of the contract is £270,000, with the buying organisation being an SME-friendly North Yorkshire Council.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in tech-enabled welfare services. Companies involved in providing AI-driven solutions for governmental and welfare sectors would be well-positioned to engage in similar future procurements. With the focus on communication software, businesses that can offer innovative and reliable solutions that enhance local government operations will find attractive prospects in subsequent tendering opportunities.

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Notice Title

AI Transcription Software

Notice Description

An AI transcription specialist tool for caseworkers to record sessions and instantly create detailed assessments. The service will be Magic Notes which is created and operated by Beam Up Ltd ("Beam"), a leader in tech-enabled welfare services for local government.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47e4b1bd-6bf7-46d2-878c-972f9298bc77
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cf7a5ac-5fe0-4a8e-ab69-57c81e90e677
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48510000 - Communication software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 2-3 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
NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEAM UP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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