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Magic Notes

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL

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01 Jul 2025 at 11:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Isle of Wight Council involves a direct award for the project titled "Magic Notes," aimed at developing AI technology to assist social workers. The contract falls under the software package and information systems category, with delivery in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The award phase is complete, and the contract commenced on 26th June 2025, lasting until 25th June 2026. The tender valued at £80,000 was finalised with Beam Up as the supplier, reflecting a direct procurement method, enhancing implementation efficiency while supporting public service enhancements.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in AI technology and software development, particularly those targeting socio-technical solutions for public service domains like social work. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially positioned to benefit, given the direct procurement approach and the nature of the tender, promoting swift engagement and delivery. Businesses adept in creating innovative software solutions that improve operational efficiencies and have the capacity to scale offerings in the public sector will find this tender particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

Magic Notes

Notice Description

AI technology supporting social workers to spend more time with people and less time recording.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a1a3f9d2-efa3-448d-93b5-a74c4ac2ad11
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38dd93e7-290f-4030-bccc-d383fd0e7ff7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2025 - 25 Jun 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
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Bethany Fox
Contact Email
bethany.fox@iow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1983821000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
PO30 1UD
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Electoral Ward
Newport Central
Westminster Constituency
Isle of Wight West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEAM UP

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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