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title: "JCS In Person Transcription PoC"
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# JCS In Person Transcription PoC

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dabd02b9-bfff-4f6f-baf0-dddb4ee2b1b1

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed a procurement process for the 'JCS In Person Transcription PoC' project, aimed at implementing a voice recognition software package within job centres across the United Kingdom. Classified under the CPV code 48314000, this procurement falls under the services category and was executed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender, valued at £60,000, concluded its tendering period on 5th January 2026, with the contract period spanning from 7th January 2026 to 7th April 2026. The award was officially published on 7th January 2026, with Beam Up Ltd announced as the successful supplier.

This procurement presents exciting opportunities for businesses specialising in voice recognition and transcription services, particularly those capable of providing innovative solutions that streamline administrative processes. Given the selection criteria, the contract would have been open to SMEs, encouraging smaller enterprises to compete and showcase their robust technological offerings. Businesses with expertise in developing solutions that enhance clarity and efficiency in operational settings would find this tender particularly aligned with their growth objectives.

## Notice

The aim of this contract is to test the transcription capabilities of the solution as part of a Proof of Concept in a live job centre environment with the ultimate goal of reducing the work coaches' administrative burden of note taking, improving the clarity and consistency of meeting records, and enabling colleagues to get up to speed more quickly.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3e82399-7aa2-4a25-8f68-f1b26b55563b |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2026 - 7 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| 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

- 48314000 - Voice recognition software package

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2026 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3e82399-7aa2-4a25-8f68-f1b26b55563b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3e82399-7aa2-4a25-8f68-f1b26b55563b
  7th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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