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Magic Notes - 12 Month Contract Extension of Pilot

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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04 Sep 2025 at 07:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by North Northamptonshire Council, a public authority located in Corby, UK, involves the award of a contract titled "Magic Notes - 12 Month Contract Extension of Pilot." This contract falls under the "Software package and information systems" category, aligning with the goods procurement method. The process, which is characterised by a direct procurement method without competition below threshold, was completed with the supplier BEAM based in London, UK. Key dates in this procurement include the signing of the contract on 3rd September 2025, with the contract period extending from 8th September 2025 to 7th September 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those providing automated transcription and data summary services. Companies similar to BEAM, which excel in automating processes in social care settings, may find this sector lucrative for growth. The contract’s extension underlines the potential for businesses offering innovative software solutions that enhance public service efficiency and standards. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering specialised, high-quality software solutions could find suitable opportunities in similar direct procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Magic Notes - 12 Month Contract Extension of Pilot

Notice Description

Magic Notes automates the transcription and summarisation of client meetings into a pre-defined template, enabling adult social care workers to focus on interaction with our people. It generates detailed write-ups for various assessments (e.g., Care Assessments, Case Notes, Occupational Therapist Assessments, Supervisions and referrals to other services) in line with NNC standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0593b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053743-2025
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
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 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
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
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)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Lloyds
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEAM

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