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JCS In Person Transcription PoC

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Award

07 Jan 2026 at 15:44

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed a procurement process for the 'JCS In Person Transcription PoC' project, aimed at implementing a voice recognition software package within job centres across the United Kingdom. Classified under the CPV code 48314000, this procurement falls under the services category and was executed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender, valued at £60,000, concluded its tendering period on 5th January 2026, with the contract period spanning from 7th January 2026 to 7th April 2026. The award was officially published on 7th January 2026, with Beam Up Ltd announced as the successful supplier.

This procurement presents exciting opportunities for businesses specialising in voice recognition and transcription services, particularly those capable of providing innovative solutions that streamline administrative processes. Given the selection criteria, the contract would have been open to SMEs, encouraging smaller enterprises to compete and showcase their robust technological offerings. Businesses with expertise in developing solutions that enhance clarity and efficiency in operational settings would find this tender particularly aligned with their growth objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

JCS In Person Transcription PoC

Notice Description

The aim of this contract is to test the transcription capabilities of the solution as part of a Proof of Concept in a live job centre environment with the ultimate goal of reducing the work coaches' administrative burden of note taking, improving the clarity and consistency of meeting records, and enabling colleagues to get up to speed more quickly.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dabd02b9-bfff-4f6f-baf0-dddb4ee2b1b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3e82399-7aa2-4a25-8f68-f1b26b55563b
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48314000 - Voice recognition software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2026 - 7 Apr 2026 1-6 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Commercial Team
Contact Email
cddigital.ucwa@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEAM UP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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