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Safe Zone App

BIRKBECK COLLEGE

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26 Feb 2026 at 12:47

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Summary of the contracting process

Birkbeck College has awarded a contract for the development and support of the "Safe Zone App" aimed at enhancing safety and security for students and staff within the university community. The procurement falls under the software package and information systems category, specifically involving services. This contract, valued at £132,000, was initiated through a selective procurement process as a call-off from a framework agreement. The process has reached the award stage, with CriticalArc Ltd being the chosen supplier. The contract period commenced on 19 January 2026 and will run until 18 January 2029. Key dates include the tender period end date on 12 December 2025, and the publication of the award notice on 26 February 2026. The project is located in London, England, specifically at postal code WC1E 7HX.

The Safe Zone App project offers significant opportunities for businesses in the software development and security solutions sectors, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This selective procurement method may favour businesses already established within relevant framework agreements or those capable of delivering creative solutions in-campus safety technology. With Birkbeck College promoting an improved student experience and workplace security, enterprises that specialise in integrating technology with public service environments stand to benefit. This contract underscores the growing demand for digital safety solutions within educational institutions, presenting promising growth avenues for tech-oriented businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Safe Zone App

Notice Description

The purpose of Safezone by CriticalArc is to improve both the Birkbeck student experience throughout a user's University life and to assist staff to be as safe and secure as possible whilst working within our community.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a8404e6-3e4b-4e21-ab33-54d4472415a9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£132,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£132,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 18 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRKBECK COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1E 7HX
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRITICALARC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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