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Caseworker Transcript tool

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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11 Mar 2026 at 18:15

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement contract has been awarded by Somerset Council for the "Caseworker Transcript Tool" located in Taunton, England. The process falls under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems, with the procurement stage reaching completion and the award being actively published on 11th March 2026. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027, with a total value of £137,500 GBP.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in software services to engage in public sector projects, as evidenced by the successful awarding to Beam Up Ltd, an SME. Businesses with expertise in developing software solutions, particularly those adept at meeting council-specific needs, could benefit from such opportunities. The framework call-off procurement method provides a structured approach for qualified suppliers, catering particularly to those capable of delivering tailored software and information systems solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Caseworker Transcript tool

Notice Description

Caseworker transcript tool - Somerset Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a7cebfed-d4ac-4464-86fa-e1ec4ca8cd67
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01de3be5-f81b-40ef-b56d-19449f67a39e
Current Stage
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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
£137,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£137,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20266 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
SOMERSET 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
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEAM UP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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