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Supply and delivery of Pilot AI Voice Transcription

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council, located in Ayr, has completed the contract titled "Supply and delivery of Pilot AI Voice Transcription" within the services industry category. The procurement process was undertaken via a limited method, specifically through the CCS G-Cloud 14 framework agreement RM1557.14, without prior publication of a call for competition. The process, now in the award stage, resulted in an active contract valued at £20,000, which was signed on 26th March 2026. The goods and services will be delivered to the UKM94 region, focusing on general public services and education. The initiative originally intended for the tender has been successfully awarded to Beam Up Ltd, a supplier based in London, furthering the completion of the procurement cycle.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in AI voice transcription services. Suppliers looking to expand their footprint in public services and educational sectors, especially those utilising AI technology, will find this tender relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in innovative AI solutions could benefit from exploring similar procurement opportunities, given the potential for aligning with public-sector demands and the utilisation of established frameworks like the CCS G-Cloud. The lack of competition due to the limited procurement approach may also favour niche providers with specialised expertise in technology-driven solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and delivery of Pilot AI Voice Transcription

Notice Description

Supply and delivery of Pilot AI Voice Transcription

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and delivery of Pilot AI Voice Transcription

Procurement Information

This procurement was awarded via CCS G-Cloud 14 framework agreement RM1557.14

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827769
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552604
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

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

CPV Codes

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
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEAM UP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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