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AI-Powered Meeting Summary Tool

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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24 Jul 2025 at 16:50

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has awarded a contract for an AI-powered Meeting Summary Tool, known as the Magic Notes App, intended for a 12-month duration with a potential extension for an additional 12 months. This procurement falls under the industry-specific software package category, classified with a CPV code of 48100000. The contract was awarded through a selective method, specifically a call-off from the KCS Software Products and Associated Services Framework (Y23065), with the award being finalised on 7th March 2025. The project is located in Sunderland, England, bearing the postal code SR1 3AA. The contract period commenced on 17th March 2025 and will conclude on 16th March 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs in the software industry, particularly those specialising in innovative technology solutions and meeting management tools. While the contract has been awarded to Softcat Plc, other businesses can gain insights from this example of public sector procurement, potentially positioning themselves for similar upcoming opportunities with local councils or public sector frameworks. Companies that provide industry-specific software and can engage in framework agreements will find this type of selective procurement advantageous for growth and expanding their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

AI-Powered Meeting Summary 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 the provision of an AI-powered Meeting Summary Tool (Magic Notes App) for a period of 12 months, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The above contract was awarded via the KCS Software Products and Associated Services Framework (Y23065).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-885e9c06-2f92-41c7-9502-76c82bab06fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ce572ca-c891-44ce-9c59-59cca76c28be
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

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,883 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,883 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 16 Mar 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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Virginia Ainsley
Contact Email
virginia.ainsley@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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