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Personal Safety Devices

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Jul 2026 at 15:54

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Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council, located in Maidstone, England, has completed a procurement process for personal safety devices, titled "Personal Safety Devices" under the CPV classification for alarm-monitoring services. This initiative serves the Libraries, Registration and Archives service's needs, aiming to protect lone workers with wearable personal safety devices and around-the-clock monitoring. The procurement process reached the award stage on 9th June 2026, with the contract valued at £47,151.24 and set to run from 15th June 2026 to 14th June 2029. The procurement adopted a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and targeted the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This award presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the technology and security sectors, particularly those specialising in personal safety and monitoring solutions. The engagement focuses on SMEs and VCSEs, offering an avenue for firms capable of delivering comprehensive solutions that include real-time location tracking, incident reporting, and emergency response services. Companies like Reliance High-Tech Limited, who have expertise in high-tech security solutions, are well-positioned to capitalise on such frameworks to expand their business within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Personal Safety Devices

Notice Description

The Libraries, Registration and Archives (LRA) service requires the continued provision of personal safety devices for lone workers, including library staff operating across multiple sites and environments. The requirement is for the provision of a fully managed lone worker protection solution, including the provision of wearable personal safety devices, supported by 24/7 monitoring and response services through the "Alarm Receiving Centre". The solution enables incident escalation, including contact with emergency services where required, and support real-time location tracking and incident reporting. Devices also support features such as fall detection, discreet alarm activation, and two-way communication.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b03506da-2484-4c0a-83e6-e7403e6bd985
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f57bf549-2754-43c1-8330-3e04f6694334
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,151 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,151 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RELIANCE HIGH-TECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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