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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concluded on 17 July 2026 with the award titled "Magic Notes – Social Work Administrative Write up Tool," initiated by North Ayrshire Council. This tender, falling under the services category, is aimed at implementing a cloud-based Care at Home Management System to assist the North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership. The system is intended to streamline the administration and delivery of care services to older people and adults. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded under the Open procedure. The project, located in the UKM93 region, will commence on 20 June 2026 and culminate on 19 June 2028. The main focus lies within the general public services industry, specifically employing a framework agreement with Crown Commercial Services G Cloud 14 – Lot 2: Cloud Software.

This contract offers expansive opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in cloud software solutions tailored for healthcare and social work sectors. Beam Up Ltd, an SME, has successfully secured the contract, which highlights the potential for companies of similar size and scope to compete for government contracts. With a total value of £166,250, businesses with expertise in developing comprehensive scheduling, monitoring, and service evidence tools could substantially grow their market presence by leveraging the needs of regional and local authorities like North Ayrshire Council. Entrepreneurs or SMEs in the field of cloud-based management systems that focus on improving efficiencies in care delivery are well-positioned to benefit from similar procurement opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Magic Notes - Social Work Administrative Write up Tool

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (NAHSCP) require a cloud-based Care at Home Management System to plan, schedule, monitor and evidence delivery of community care for older people and adult services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (NAHSCP) require a cloud-based Care at Home Management System to plan, schedule, monitor and evidence delivery of community care for older people and adult services. This was completed via Direct Award against Crown Commercial Services G Cloud 14 Framework(RM1557.14) - Lot 2: Cloud Software. The contract will commence on 20 June 2026 and end on 19 June 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835701
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560401
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related 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
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20261 months 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE 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
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEAM UP

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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