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Magic Notes - AI Tools

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 Dec 2025 at 16:34

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has awarded a contract under the G-Cloud 14 Framework titled "Magic Notes - AI Tools," focussed on services in the software supply industry category. The contracting process, initiated as a tender, entails providing an AI-powered platform for public sector organisations to automate administrative tasks. The awarded contract spans from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2027, and was signed by BEAM UP LTD on 3rd December 2025. Taking place in Bedford, this sub-central government procurement offers organisations within the UK a significant opportunity to engage in technological advancements for public service improvement.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses engaged in software supply services, particularly those proficient in AI-based solutions and administrative automation. Targeting SMEs and those capable of providing comprehensive tech solutions, the procurement method is classified as "Below threshold - unknown," suggesting flexibility in participation criteria and promoting broader access for innovative firms eager to collaborate on enhancing public sector efficiency. Companies looking to expand their presence within the public sector domain can leverage this procurement to bolster their portfolio and drive future business expansion.

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Notice Title

Magic Notes - AI Tools

Notice Description

Magic Notes is an AI-powered platform for public sector organisations. Magic Notes helps frontline staff save significant time by automating administrative tasks such as transcription, report generation, and data extraction from documents and conversations. This is a Call -off contract awarded under G-Cloud 14 Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f613
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083046-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£166,250 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.hub@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEAM UP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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