Award

Provision of the 'Magic Notes' AI-powered notation and case recording software

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Award

28 Nov 2025 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Portsmouth City Council, focuses on the provision of 'Magic Notes,' an AI-powered notation and case recording software intended for use in adult social care settings. This procurement falls within the software and information systems industry category and relates to goods. This contract, which is at the award stage as of 28 November 2025, involves the training and piloting of this innovative software solution. Located in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, the tender was below the specified financial threshold, with a completed award made to the supplier BEAM UP LTD. The contract is set to begin on 1 January 2026 and conclude on 31 December 2026, with a gross value of £61,200.

This tender creates significant business opportunities for companies specialising in advanced software solutions, particularly those capable of integrating AI technologies into the public sector. SME companies that offer cutting-edge software and have experience in public authority contracts, especially within the UK regions, would be ideally suited to compete for such tenders. By securing this project, participating businesses can expand their portfolio of public sector clients, potentially unlocking further opportunities within similar procurement frameworks for technological solutions designed for healthcare and social services sectors.

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Notice Title

Provision of the 'Magic Notes' AI-powered notation and case recording software

Notice Description

The utilisation of AI-powered notation and case recording software for use during assessment and other contact sessions with adult social care clients by social work practitioners. This contract is specifically for the training and piloting use of this software solution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eadb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077982-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£61,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 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
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEAM UP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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