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Newcastle Social Care and Prevention Magic Notes Project

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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26 Sep 2025 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council has completed a procurement process for the "Newcastle Social Care and Prevention Magic Notes Project," with the contract awarded to BEAM UP LTD. This project falls under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on software programming and consultancy services, and is situated in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UKC22 region. The procurement was implemented using a direct method, described as below threshold and executed without competition. The process has reached the award stage as of 26th September 2025, following the contract's signing on 23rd September 2025. The contract is valued at £30,000 net, with an overall gross figure of £36,000, commencing on 25th September 2025 and concluding on 25th September 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in AI software and computer-related services, particularly those that can deliver improvements in efficiency and quality within social care systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), like BEAM UP LTD, that offer innovative technological solutions tailored for public sector applications, stand to benefit immensely. The direct procurement approach, focusing on below-threshold engagements, indicates a preference for quick and targeted solutions rather than extensive competitive tendering, making this an ideal opportunity for agile and niche service providers. Partnering with council authorities such as Newcastle City Council can serve as a crucial step for such businesses to establish a foothold in the public sector industry, leading to potential long-term collaborations and expansion.

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Notice Title

Newcastle Social Care and Prevention Magic Notes Project

Notice Description

Contract to continue use of Magic Notes AI software provision for improved efficiency and quality within Social Care through AI-enabled software.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a2f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060037-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2025 - 25 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement.team@newcastle.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEAM UP

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