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AI Digital transcription and Summarisation

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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08 Sep 2025 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "AI Digital Transcription and Summarisation" has been completed by Sheffield City Council, located in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category with a direct award method. This project addresses the need for an AI-powered meeting summarisation tool aimed at frontline workers such as social workers and occupational therapists, operating within the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The contract, valued at £75,000, was awarded to BEAM Up Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in London, and covers a period from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026. The official award was recorded on 8th September 2025.

This tender provides businesses specializing in AI technology and software development with significant growth opportunities, particularly those targeting the public sector. Companies that have expertise in developing AI solutions tailored for the healthcare and social services sectors would find this procurement particularly relevant. While the process does not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms or consortia possessing the capacity to deliver comprehensive and innovative AI-based information systems could effectively meet the contracting authority's requirements. Therefore, businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector consultancy and high-tech software solutions should consider similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

AI Digital transcription and Summarisation

Notice Description

AI-powered meeting summarisation tool, designed for frontline workers such as social workers and occupational therapists. To record, transcribe and summarise frontline meetings and generate a detailed write-up, in the format of the desired assessment meeting (e.g. Care assessments, Supervisions, Rehousing Assessments) in line with local reporting standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6b83f05b-68fb-457d-afd7-d36589b8a719
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d26805ae-005a-4619-85d9-7b538eba2ff1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 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
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEAM UP

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