Award

Supply of Lone Worker Devices

FIRST ARK GROUP

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17 Feb 2022 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the supply of Lone Worker Devices for Livv Housing Group, formerly known as First Ark Group, located in the North West of the United Kingdom. This initiative falls within the goods category, specifically under site-safety equipment. The initial contract period commenced on 8th February 2022 and is set to conclude on 7th February 2025, with potential extensions. The procurement was based on a selective method through a direct award call-off from the Procurement for Housing (PFH) framework. Although the call-off was completed without a formal tender process, an entry for a tender closing date of 7th February 2022 was recorded for compliance purposes.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in safety equipment and monitoring services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the suitability classification. Suppliers capable of providing innovative lone worker protection solutions can leverage this awarded contract and may explore ways to collaborate with Livv Housing Group or similar organisations. The expected growth in demand for safety technology amidst increasing workforce safety regulations further underscores the potential for expansion in this sector.

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Notice Title

Supply of Lone Worker Devices

Notice Description

Livv Housing Group (formerly First Ark Group) completed a direct award call-off under Lot 1A of the Procurement for Housing (PFH) Lone Worker Protection & Consultancy Services framework. The contract is for Supply of Lone worker devices for Livv Housing Group employees. The contract is for an initial 12 months with options to extend (1+1+1). The call-off was completed via direct award. Contracts Finder requires a tender closing date and time. For the purpose of the Contracts Finder form only, this has been entered as 07/02/2022 as this was the date before the contract commenced. For clarity, a tender process was not held with a closing date/deadline.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56d681e2-137e-4ee7-8c72-d8098f80488d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83052772-6cb4-412d-b120-fbd802d75816
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

35113100 - Site-safety equipment

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
8 Feb 2022 - 7 Feb 2025 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
FIRST ARK GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L34 1PJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
St Michaels
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LONE WORKER SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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