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title: "AI powered transcription and summarisation platform for frontline workers"
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buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# AI powered transcription and summarisation platform for frontline workers

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a3a944f-5d05-48ec-903d-0ec16b8933be

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## Summary

Northumberland County Council has completed the procurement process for an AI-powered transcription and summarisation platform for its frontline workers, awarding the contract to Beam Up Limited. The contract, titled "AI powered transcription and summarisation platform for frontline workers," falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000). This award marks the transition from the tender to the award stage, with the contract running from the 8th June 2026 to the 7th June 2029, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from the CCS G-Cloud 14 RM1557.14 Framework Agreement, at a total cost of £313,500. The project is based in Morpeth, England, with services being delivered to the council’s local address, postal code NE61 2EF.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in tech-enabled welfare services for local governments. The contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses that develop AI-driven software solutions aimed at enhancing efficiency and service delivery in the public sector. Given the specification of the procurement, businesses with strengths in automating administrative tasks such as transcription and report generation stand to benefit the most. This announcement will particularly appeal to tech companies wanting to leverage framework agreements to secure long-term governmental contracts. Such opportunities could help SMEs and other innovative tech providers establish a foothold in public sector procurement, potentially broadening their portfolio and enhancing their market standing.

## Notice

Beam Notes is 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. This is a 3-year contract to Beam Up Ltd, covering the period 8th June 2026, to 7th June 2029, including a further 1-year extension option subject to performance, at a total cost of up to PS313.5k, under the CCS G-Cloud 14 RM1557.14 Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53b2b7ab-5f8e-43d5-ac75-d6cf6c09b37d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £313,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £313,500 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 11 Jun 2026 at 08:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53b2b7ab-5f8e-43d5-ac75-d6cf6c09b37d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53b2b7ab-5f8e-43d5-ac75-d6cf6c09b37d
  11th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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