Award

Provision of a Social Care Transcription/AI Solution

WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Nov 2025 at 11:21

Award

29 Sep 2025 at 14:28

Tender

13 Jun 2025 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

Wrexham County Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Provision of a Social Care Transcription/AI Solution" with an open procedure, finalising the contract with Beam Up. This procurement cycle, documented under the ID "Proc-24-300", has progressed to the contract stage and involves the supply of software packages and information systems within the goods category. The procurement, initiated on 13th June 2025 and awarded by 21st November 2025, is located at the UKL23 region in the United Kingdom. The contract is set to begin on 1st December 2025 and will conclude on 30th November 2026, with potential extensions up to 30th November 2028.

This contract offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises specializing in AI solutions and software development within the public sector. With a total gross value of £404,999.99, this procurement process was competitive, drawing 13 bids, of which 10 were from SMEs. Businesses that offer innovative technological services, particularly those which can enhance public services such as social care through AI applications, would have found this tender particularly fitting. This contract underscores the demand for sophisticated technology solutions in social care, paving the way for tech-savvy companies to showcase and expand their services in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Social Care Transcription/AI Solution

Notice Description

Provision of a Social Care Transcription/AI Solution - Proc-24-300

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0548d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076372-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£337,498 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£337,498 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@wrexham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WREXHAM
Postcode
LL11 1AR
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham

Local Authority
Wrexham
Electoral Ward
Grosvenor
Westminster Constituency
Wrexham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEAM UP

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