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01 Jun 2026 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process, facilitated by the Open University, focused on acquiring a 'SafeZone - Lone Worker App' from CriticalArc Ltd. This procurement falls under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems with a focus on services. The location for delivery is the United Kingdom, specifically under the buyer's address in Milton Keynes, England. The procurement process was completed at the award stage, with the contract awarded on 19th May 2026. The procurement utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract will span from 25th May 2026 to 24th May 2029, amounting to £199,728 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in software and information systems, specifically those specialising in cloud-based solutions for safety management. Although the procurement targeted larger enterprises due to its non-suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, businesses within the software services industry serving public sector clients could greatly benefit from such opportunities. By participating in framework agreements, companies can enhance their visibility and credibility with public sector organisations, potentially leading to more contractual engagements in the future.

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Notice Title

SafeZone - Lone Worker App

Notice Description

SafeZone by CriticalArc Ltd, Lone Worker App Security System - Lot 2 Cloud Software on G-Cloud 14.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-471f258c-a5e2-40b6-81f8-750a2845cd56
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/502b8bc8-a6be-453a-a60e-2c8f1e1fa20a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£199,728 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£199,728 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 24 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRITICALARC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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