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13 Jul 2026 at 10:13

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Ealing has completed the procurement process for the "Magic Notes Voice to Text Platform for use in statutory Social Care Services," which falls under the IT services category. The platform aims to modernise the documentation process in social care services. The procurement was executed through a direct award under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement, specifically benefiting from its no prior publication requirement. The awarded contract, valued at £150,000, was signed on 1st January 2026 and is located within the London area, specifically UKI73. The procurement was based on a limited method, allowing for a focused and targeted approach, ensuring the efficient deployment of the AI-powered solution by Beam Up Ltd.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the IT and public sector consulting industry, particularly those specialising in AI solutions and public sector efficiencies. Companies that excel in providing innovative software intended for local government use, such as automated administrative tasks and improvements in operational efficiency, would find opportunity for growth within this framework. Given the contract's extension provisions, companies offering scalable solutions to improve service delivery in social sectors may experience sustained engagement. Beam Up Ltd, as the awarded supplier, exemplifies the type of enterprise suited for such initiatives, benefitting from a strategic role in enhancing local government service delivery.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Magic Notes Voice to Text Platform for use in statutory Social Care Services

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. It is created and operated by Beam Up Ltd, a leader in tech-enabled welfare services for local government.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority has awarded a call-off contract under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14) for the provision of Magic Notes software by Beam Up Ltd. Magic Notes is an AI-enabled casework recording and documentation solution designed to support practitioners by securely recording interactions, generating case notes, assessments and associated documentation, and reducing administrative burden. The solution will be used to improve efficiency, consistency and quality of case recording and support service delivery. The contract has been awarded via a direct call-off from the G-Cloud 14 Framework in accordance with the framework call-off procedure.

Options: This Call-Off Contract can be extended by the Buyer for one period of up to 12 months, by giving the Supplier 3 months written notice before its expiry.

Procurement Information

The contract was lawfully awarded without prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) / Find a Tender Service (FTS) because it was awarded as a call-off contract under the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14). The G-Cloud 14 Framework was itself established following a procurement conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) and advertised through the appropriate notice mechanisms, governed by GCA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c955
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065524-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20266 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W5 2HL
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI73 Ealing
Delivery Location
TLI73 Ealing

Local Authority
Ealing
Electoral Ward
Ealing Broadway
Westminster Constituency
Ealing Central and Acton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEAM UP

Further Information

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