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04 Aug 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Angus Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of an AI Transcription Tool," specifically supporting social care frontline workers in Angus, UK (region: UKM71). This contract falls under the General Public Services category and was concluded without a prior call for competition using the GCloud 14 framework due to technical reasons. The procurement process, now at the award stage, involved a limited method and resulted in the award of a contract valued at £240,000 to Beam Up Ltd, with the contract being signed on 24th July 2026.

This procurement initiative presents a significant opportunity for growth in the AI and IT services sector, particularly for those specialising in developing and providing transcription technologies geared towards public sector requirements. Large enterprises positioned within the AI services industry could benefit from similar tenders, where technological expertise and capacity are paramount. Moreover, suppliers capable of delivering high-quality, integrated IT solutions will find an increasing demand from local councils seeking to enhance their service delivery through innovative technology solutions.

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-r6ebe6-0000839280
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561606
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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
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 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 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

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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