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Magic Notes Assessment Tool

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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23 Oct 2024 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has awarded a contract for a pilot of the Magic Notes Assessment Solution, classified under industry-specific software packages (CPV code 48100000). The procurement was processed through single tender action (below threshold) and directly awarded to Beam Up Limited. The pilot exercise commences on 23rd October 2024 and concludes on 22nd January 2025, taking place in Sunderland, with the contract valued at £30,000. The procurement stage is complete, with the award actively announced on 23rd October 2024.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in industry-specific software solutions, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The direct procurement approach, focusing on a pilot project, indicates a preference for innovative and targeted solutions, beneficial for tech companies looking to provide bespoke software services. Beam Up Limited, an SME, successfully awarded this contract, underscores the suitability of small, agile firms in delivering value within defined time frames. This scenario illustrates potential growth for businesses offering niche software assessments and similar technology-driven solutions.

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Notice Title

Magic Notes Assessment Tool

Notice Description

Please note this contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes only. Sunderland City Council has awarded a contract for a pilot of the Magic Notes Assessment Solution. The period of the pilot exercise is 3 months commencing on 23rd October 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-78d694f7-1721-4eea-9b48-0c14c48a2a58
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b75ad07c-6273-4711-b023-5ee75ad603ee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

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
23 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2024 - 22 Jan 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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEAM UP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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