Provision of Caseworkers Transcription Automation

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES

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Award

22 Jun 2026 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames has completed the procurement process for the provision of caseworkers transcription automation, with Beam Up and Beam Up Ltd being awarded the contract. This contract, under the industry category of software package and information systems, covers a broad location scope including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other regions globally. The procurement was carried out through a direct award method and the contract period runs from 22nd May 2026 to 21st May 2027. The award, valued at £247,500 GBP, was made on 21st May 2026 and officially published on 22nd June 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in software development and automation solutions within public administration sectors. Companies that specialise in case management systems, automated transcription services, and bespoke software solutions would find this type of tender relevant and potentially lucrative. Although the direct award method was utilised, understanding such tenders could prepare similar businesses to position themselves effectively for future opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Caseworkers Transcription Automation

Notice Description

Provision of caseworkers transcription automation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84d43e32-061f-4de0-8bc5-146a04936d8a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/416109a0-f717-438d-8ed8-0de0ef92b24d
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, 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
£247,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£247,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 21 May 2027 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
THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT1 1EU
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kingston Town
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEAM UP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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