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title: "Social Care AI Assessment Tool - 'Beam Notes'"
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# Social Care AI Assessment Tool - 'Beam Notes'

Buyer: NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f944487-55e7-4f1a-a293-55e72459d80b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Social Care AI Assessment Tool - 'Beam Notes'" was conducted by North Tyneside Council, seeking a software solution in the field of information systems. The initiative falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems, specifically targeting AI-powered platforms for public sector organisations. Located in the North East of England, the tender process went through a selective procurement method, leveraging a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement was completed with the award on the 17th of June 2026, following the closure of the tender period on the same date. This contract, valued at £30,000, commenced on the 18th of June 2026 and is set to continue until the 17th of June 2027, with a potential extension option available for an additional 12 months.

This tender offers promising opportunities for businesses specialising in tech-enabled welfare services, especially those adept at automating administrative tasks within local government frameworks. Companies focusing on AI and software development for the public sector could find significant growth potential in such contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to engage in this procurement process, considering the specific suitability criteria outlined by North Tyneside Council. The engagement with Beam Up Ltd as the supplier indicates a preference for innovative and experienced technology partners capable of delivering sophisticated AI solutions for social care use cases.

## Notice

North Tyneside Council requires Beam Notes as an AI-powered platform for public sector organisations. Beam 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00a6e800-fa8a-4285-9b91-e7d4158f2e45 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Jun 2026 - 17 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE27 0BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Cramlington and Killingworth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEAM UP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2026 at 09:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00a6e800-fa8a-4285-9b91-e7d4158f2e45

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00a6e800-fa8a-4285-9b91-e7d4158f2e45
  9th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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