Planning

Lone Worker Protection Services

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Planning

15 Feb 2024 at 14:03

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has initiated a planning stage for a procurement process titled "Lone Worker Protection Services". The industry category for this procurement is health and safety services. The engagement end date for market engagement is set for March 1st, 2024. DEFRA is exploring the market for a solution to enhance the protection of lone workers, with tasks taking place in various locations that may pose risks. The key requirements involve user tracking, check-ins, SOS alerts, emergency monitoring, and flexible service hours.

This tender for Lone Worker Protection Services by DEFRA presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those providing technology solutions for lone worker safety and support services. Companies offering tracking systems, emergency call centres, and services capable of functioning in poor signal areas would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contracting authority is actively seeking to engage with organisations interested in providing the specified services, with a focus on flexible and reliable solutions for ensuring the safety and well-being of lone workers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lone Worker Protection Services

Notice Description

Defra Group is looking to explore the market, in advance of a formal tendering process, to identify a solution which enhances the protection offered to Lone workers. Tasks undertaken and the locations worked by Defra group staff are varied and can require staff to work in vulnerable situations where threats may be social or environmental, which could lead to a potential loss of life. The key requirements of a lone worker solution and managed support services, are: 1. A system that can track every user, store user details, where users are located, where they are going to and when they have returned. 2. A service which allows for check-ins, raising SOS alerts and incapacity monitoring. 3. The technology must have the capability to work in poor signal areas. 4. Access to an emergency call/alert monitoring centre that is manned 24/7 5. The ability to locate users in emergency situations. 6. The service offered should be flexible and reflect the 24/7 hours when lone workers may be active. To indicate your organisation's interest in tendering for a future contract please contact eira.coles@defra.gov.uk This PIN does not constitute a formal notice to tender and there is no guarantee Defra will proceed with an external tendering exercise. By registering your interest, you are not committing to any future tender submission and replies will not form part of any subsequent tender process or evaluation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6cbed439-6be3-4c22-b313-60309e260006
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92f9d6d8-1450-4fc0-9597-8ac5e71f1c3b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71317200 - Health and safety services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5EH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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