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SOL - Magic Notes Pilot

SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 Jul 2025 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council recently awarded a contract for the "SOL - Magic Notes Pilot" project, an AI-powered tool designed for social care settings to streamline the process of transcribing conversations and generating case notes. The pilot, running from 1st July 2025 to 31st October 2025, aims to assist social workers and frontline staff by automating note-taking. This contract was executed under the procurement stage of 'Award' and the procurement method was 'direct', categorized as 'below threshold - without competition'. Solihull, located in the UKG3 region, serves as the primary location for this initiative, with the main procurement category being services related to health and social work.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the tech and AI sectors, particularly those focusing on applications in healthcare and social services. Companies like BEAM UP LTD, who secured this award, exemplify the potential for growth in delivering innovative healthcare solutions. Businesses that offer technological advancements in automation and AI of social care services could find this domain particularly lucrative, especially those capable of providing installation services and developing adaptable, user-friendly solutions for public sector entities. This form of project provides a platform to showcase technological efficacy and a stepping stone to greater engagements within the governmental public service sector.

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Notice Title

SOL - Magic Notes Pilot

Notice Description

3-month pilot AI-powered tool used in social care settings to transcribe conversations and generate first-draft case notes. Social workers and other frontline staff by automating the note-taking.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056248
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041382-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procteam@solihull.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEAM UP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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