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Provision of Lone Working System

FORESTRY COMMISSION,

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Award

03 Jun 2025 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission has completed a procurement process for the provision of a Lone Working System, contracting with Skyguard Limited T/A Peoplesafe. This procurement falls under the Health and Safety Services category and encompasses regions including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and broader territories. The process, executed through an open procedure, transitioned from the tender stage closing on 15 March 2025, to the award stage on the same date, confirming an active status. The contract, valued at £6,786,900, commences on 24 March 2025 and extends through 15 March 2030, providing substantial longevity for the winning supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and safety services, especially those with a focus on innovative lone working technologies and services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were considered suitable, indicating opportunities for niche markets to compete in future contracts within this specialized area. Companies with a robust presence or the ability to expand in the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom may find growth potential and strategic market establishment through such public procurement engagements.

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Notice Title

Provision of Lone Working System

Notice Description

Contract for provision of lone working technology and service for the Forestry Commission (including Forest Research).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d56a04a3-79ee-4759-8c9d-8badfa327285
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ec5d85f-3d02-4321-9ba6-3f348c4e0616
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£6,786,900 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,786,900 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 15 Mar 2030 4-5 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
FORESTRY COMMISSION,
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
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)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKYGUARD LIMITED T/A PEOPLSAFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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