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Social Care AI Assessment Tool - 'Beam Notes'

NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

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09 Jul 2026 at 09:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Social Care AI Assessment Tool - 'Beam Notes'" was conducted by North Tyneside Council, seeking a software solution in the field of information systems. The initiative falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems, specifically targeting AI-powered platforms for public sector organisations. Located in the North East of England, the tender process went through a selective procurement method, leveraging a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement was completed with the award on the 17th of June 2026, following the closure of the tender period on the same date. This contract, valued at £30,000, commenced on the 18th of June 2026 and is set to continue until the 17th of June 2027, with a potential extension option available for an additional 12 months.

This tender offers promising opportunities for businesses specialising in tech-enabled welfare services, especially those adept at automating administrative tasks within local government frameworks. Companies focusing on AI and software development for the public sector could find significant growth potential in such contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to engage in this procurement process, considering the specific suitability criteria outlined by North Tyneside Council. The engagement with Beam Up Ltd as the supplier indicates a preference for innovative and experienced technology partners capable of delivering sophisticated AI solutions for social care use cases.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Care AI Assessment Tool - 'Beam Notes'

Notice Description

North Tyneside Council requires Beam Notes as an AI-powered platform for public sector organisations. Beam Notes helps frontline staff save significant time by automating administrative tasks such as transcription, report generation, and data extraction from documents and conversations. It is created and operated by Beam Up Ltd, a leader in tech-enabled welfare services for local government.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00a6e800-fa8a-4285-9b91-e7d4158f2e45
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2026 - 17 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE27 0BY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEAM UP

Further Information

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