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Magic notes - 1 year - 25/26

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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10 Jul 2025 at 14:44

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Magic notes - 1 year - 25/26," announced on 10th July 2025. The council, located in Northampton, pursued a direct procurement method, specifically below the threshold, without competition. This award involves the supply of "Magic Notes" software by BEAM UP LTD, classified under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems. The procurement stage has progressed to the contract award, which began on 4th August 2025 and ends on 3rd August 2026. The delivery region is specified as UKF24, aligning with the council's locality in Northampton.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software packages, particularly those focused on public authority needs. As BEAM UP LTD, a London-based SME, successfully secured the contract, similar businesses with expertise in software solutions could benefit from exploring such direct award opportunities in the future. The direct procurement method indicates potential ease of entry for SMEs providing specialised goods and services. Being attentive to sub-central government authorities like West Northamptonshire Council can lead to advantageous business growth in the public sector for technology-focused companies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Magic notes - 1 year - 25/26

Notice Description

1 year subscription of Magic Notes supplied by Beam Up Ltd

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055d1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039041-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 3 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEAM UP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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