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Magic Notes Pilot

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 May 2026 at 16:40

Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Magic Notes Pilot", a 5-month initiative focusing on software packages and information systems. This procurement falls under the category of goods and is aimed at organizations operating within the UK, specifically in the UKD71 region (Widnes). The procurement was carried out using a direct method below the threshold without competition, and the contract was awarded on 12th May 2026 to BEAM UP LTD. The contract period starts on 18th May 2026 and ends on 17th October 2026, with a gross value of £30,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specializing in software development and information systems, particularly those capable of executing pilot projects swiftly and efficiently. The direct procurement method suggests that businesses with pre-existing relationships or those registered with public procurement portals may have a competitive edge, especially in contracts concerning local government authorities like Halton Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Magic Notes Pilot

Notice Description

5 month pilot period for Magic Notes, Interpret and Talk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069715
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043657-2026
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
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 17 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEAM UP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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