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Lone Worker Managed System and Responder Service

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Jul 2025 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process carried out by County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has culminated in the award of a contract titled "Lone Worker Managed System and Responder Service" to Skyguard Ltd T/A People Safe. This contract, under the IT software package industry category, focuses on the provision of a comprehensive managed system and responder service for lone workers. Located in the North East of England, specifically at Darlington Memorial Hospital, this procurement was conducted through a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £121,726.50, covers a period from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028, with a potential one-year extension, and was awarded on 16 July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the IT and lone worker safety sectors, particularly those with innovative solutions for safety and communication systems. As it is recorded that the contract is suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), businesses of this size, offering tailored responses and solutions in lone worker technology, are well-positioned to compete. Participating in such government procurement can serve as a robust avenue for growth, expanding the reach and recognition of companies adept at fulfilling detailed framework requirements in a competitive public sector landscape.

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Notice Title

Lone Worker Managed System and Responder Service

Notice Description

CDD services on behalf of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have appointed Skyguard Ltd T/A People Safe via NHS Supply Chain Technology Enabled Care, Electronic Assistive Technology and Lone Worker Devices Framework Lot 9: Lone Worker Devices, for the provision of a lone worker managed system and responder service. This is for a period of 36 months with 1 optional extension of 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/982bb038-d9ed-487a-90df-d7716cb84cb1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£121,726 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£102,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 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
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL3 6HX
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Pierremont
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKYGUARD T/A PEOPLESAFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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