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04 Aug 2026 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

Angus Council has awarded a contract for the provision of an AI transcription tool, designated under the title "Provision of an AI Transcription Tool". This contract falls within the data-processing services industry, specifically aimed at supporting social care frontline workers with professional note-taking. The procurement was completed on 24th July 2026, and the contract is valued at £240,000. The outcome of this procurement process, classified under CPV code 72310000, reflects a limited procurement method without prior publication due to technical reasons outlined within the GCloud 14 framework. The delivery location is specified as Angus, in the region UKM71. The award stage is now complete with Beam Up Ltd as the successful supplier.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and software development, particularly those providing cutting-edge AI solutions in voice recognition and document management. While the contract was awarded through a limited procurement process, businesses that can demonstrate technical superiority and a lack of competition in their niche have a chance to secure future similar contracts. Companies with expertise in delivering bespoke software packages tailored for social care applications, especially those compliant with government frameworks, are well-suited to compete in this type of procurement environment.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of an AI Transcription Tool

Notice Description

The provision of an AI transcription tool for the purposed of social care frontline workers to record, professional notes

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of an AI transcription tool for Social Care Service workers

Procurement Information

GCloud 14 call off contract awarded after evaluation of options framework options available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dbad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073867-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48224000 - Web page editing software package

48311000 - Document management software package

48314000 - Voice recognition software package

48517000 - IT software package

72310000 - Data-processing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks 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
ANGUS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
FORFAR
Postcode
DD8 1AN
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Angus
Electoral Ward
Forfar and District
Westminster Constituency
Angus and Perthshire Glens

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEAM UP

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