AI powered transcription and summarisation platform for frontline workers

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AI powered transcription and summarisation platform for frontline workers

Notice Description

Beam Notes is 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. This is a 3-year contract to Beam Up Ltd, covering the period 8th June 2026, to 7th June 2029, including a further 1-year extension option subject to performance, at a total cost of up to PS313.5k, under the CCS G-Cloud 14 RM1557.14 Framework Agreement.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-8a3a944f-5d05-48ec-903d-0ec16b8933be
Publication Source: Contracts Finder
Latest Notice: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53b2b7ab-5f8e-43d5-ac75-d6cf6c09b37d
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Award Notice
Procurement Type: Framework
Procurement Category: Goods
Procurement Method: Selective
Procurement Method Details: Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability: SME, VCSE
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: £313,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: £313,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: 1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 7 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period: 7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: MORPETH
Postcode: NE61 2EF
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): TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location: Not specified
Local Authority: Northumberland
Electoral Ward: Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency: North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: BEAM UP

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53b2b7ab-5f8e-43d5-ac75-d6cf6c09b37d
11th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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