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Caseworker tool - Magic Notes

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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04 Apr 2025 at 08:17

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Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has completed the procurement process for a caseworker tool titled "Caseworker tool - Magic Notes," aimed at recording sessions and creating detailed assessments. The procurement, classified under industry-specific software (CPV 48100000), was conducted through a selective method calling off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £112,500, is scheduled to run from 31 March 2025 to 30 March 2026, with services being delivered to postal code TA1 4DY in Taunton, England. The tender process culminated in awarding the contract to Beam Up Ltd on 26 March 2025, with the award notice published on 4 April 2025.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software development within the public services sector, particularly those capable of offering industry-specific solutions. SMEs and VCSEs were deemed suitable for this procurement, making it an attractive opportunity for smaller or socially-driven enterprises to enhance their portfolio by partnering with a local government body like Somerset Council. The successful bidder, Beam Up Ltd, exemplifies the kind of innovative, smaller-scale businesses that can effectively compete and fulfil such public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Caseworker tool - Magic Notes

Notice Description

Caseworker tool to record sessions and create detailed assessments

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-faf2ae55-d0a6-4da3-8987-f625cec7d3a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd742342-c284-4b14-b217-fc55c1e4b443
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, VCSE
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
£112,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£112,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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