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Lone Worker Protection Services re-procurement

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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20 Mar 2025 at 11:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed the re-procurement for "Lone Worker Protection Services," essential for ensuring health and safety compliance under the Health and Safety at Work Act. The contract, valued at £935,000, has been awarded to Skyguard Limited t/a Peoplesafe. The service encompasses real-time monitoring, recording, a dedicated 24/7/365 Alarm Receiving Centre and a variety of devices. The contract begins on 1st March 2025 and extends until 29th February 2028, with options for two additional 12-month extensions. This open procedure was aimed at procuring health and safety services for employees requiring Lone Worker protection across DEFRA group organisations, including locations like British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and safety services, particularly those that can offer comprehensive Lone Worker protection solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract advantageous, as DEFRA actively seeks capable suppliers to fulfil its critical service roles. With the contract focusing on advanced safety monitoring technologies and emergency management capabilities, businesses with innovative safety solutions, robust 24/7 operational support, and versatile device offerings are well-suited to compete and expand their service portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lone Worker Protection Services re-procurement

Notice Description

Lone Worker Protection services enables DEFRA organisations to meet responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act to ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, the health and safety of all employees requiring Lone Worker protection. Lone Worker Protection services provide DEFRA group Lone Worker Protection with real time monitoring and recording, smartphone app capability and a range of devices that meet specific risk activity needs, along with the provision of a dedicated 24/7/365 Alarm Receiving Centre to facilitate management of emergency situations. Contractual term: Three years plus two 12-month extension options (3+1+1)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c50fd16e-30c3-4446-9013-677e3deadddb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/398dbaac-5209-4c63-b6b5-7749d3ec1a69
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£935,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£935,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 29 Feb 2028 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
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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKYGUARD LIMITED T/A PEOPLESAFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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