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DA from G Cloud 14 for Magic Notes

STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 Sep 2025 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Magic Notes" contract was conducted by Stockton on Tees Borough Council, a regional authority situated in Stockton on Tees, UK. The tender falls under the category of information technology services, with the primary focus on providing specialist tools for caseworkers in adults and children's services. A direct award was completed through the CCS G-Cloud 14 framework with Beam Up Ltd, marked by the award status as complete and the contract currently active. This process, identified by the ID 054637-2025, concluded with the signing of the contract on 29th August 2025, valued at £300,000 GBP. The procurement method employed was limited, allowing for an award procedure without prior publication, and the related lot for the contract was initially marked as cancelled post-award.

This tender offers significant business opportunities particularly for large-scale technology firms capable of providing comprehensive IT solutions. The focus on tools like Magic Notes, which are designed to streamline workflows, reduce administrative time, and enhance document quality, indicates a demand for companies experienced in delivering cloud-based services. Businesses with a track record in successfully deploying scalable IT services, especially those aligned with governmental frameworks like G-Cloud, will find this contract particularly appealing. Additionally, the flexible pricing model based on utilitarian metrics such as minutes used ensures potential for further business engagements and discounts on additional procurements, fostering sustained growth and long-term partnerships.

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Notice Title

DA from G Cloud 14 for Magic Notes

Notice Description

The Magic Notes contract includes Magic Notes and Magic Reports that are specialist tools for caseworkers (Adults & Children's services) to record sessions or upload required sources and instantly create detailed assessments that meet the Ofsted and CQC requirements. A business case and option appraisal has been completed and discussed with CMT & POF-Transformation Board. Following a comprehensive evaluation of the pilot and the strategic, operational and financial implications of each option, Option 2: Procure a Medium Package is the preferred approach. This option offers a balanced and flexible pathway to scale the benefits of Magic Notes while maintaining financial prudence and operational control. It enables a phased rollout across Children's and Adults Services, allowing the Council to: Monitor staff uptake and usage in real time, ensuring the tool is embedded effectively and identifying areas for further support or template development. Avoid financial risk, as the pricing model is based on minutes used and reports delivered, not on user numbers or fixed time periods. Additional usage can be procured as needed, and discounts apply to additional purchases within the year period. Retain the gains from the pilot, including up to 70% reduction in admin time, improved staff wellbeing, and enhanced documentation quality. Enable further evaluation, ensuring that future decisions are informed by robust data and lived experience from a broader user base. This approach provides the Council with the agility to respond to evolving service needs and evolving technologies. A call-off has been completed via CCS G-Cloud 14 Framework with Beam Up Ltd.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A call-off has been completed via CCS G-Cloud 14 Framework with Beam Up Ltd.

Procurement Information

A Direct Award was carried out via the CCS G Cloud 14 Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0595c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054637-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@stockton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON ON TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BJ
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees

Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEAM UP

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