Award

Lone Worker Safety Solution

VALUATION OFFICE AGENCY

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Award

06 Feb 2026 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Valuation Office Agency in England has completed the award stage of a procurement process for a Lone Worker Safety Solution. This contract, valued at £295,680, is classified under the industry categories of surveillance systems and health and safety services. The awarded contract was part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the contract award notice published on 6th February 2026, with the contract period set to begin on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2028. The procurement was aimed at ensuring workplace safety through a digital service capable of distress signal detection for lone workers across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in safety solutions, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as large corporations were not highlighted as suitable candidates. The primary opportunity lies in providing innovative and efficient safety services that can enhance worker protection in potentially hazardous environments. Businesses with expertise in health, safety technology, and surveillance systems would find this award enticing, as it aligns with essential safety service needs across various sectors. Engaging in this procurement not only offers financial benefits but also an opportunity to strengthen market presence and reputation in safety solutions within the UK.

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Notice Title

Lone Worker Safety Solution

Notice Description

This contract is for a lone worker safety solution with a digital service that allows the user to call for assistance in dangerous or potentially dangerous situations. The service must also be capable of automatically detecting when a user is in distress and referring the incident to the service provider for further action in case of user incapacitation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e467b45f-eb52-4fb9-b78a-d04b06f5dd36
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a7cd97e-a62b-465f-94f5-541d547f776e
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

35125000 - Surveillance system

71317200 - Health and safety services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£295,680 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£295,680 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
VALUATION OFFICE AGENCY
Contact Name
Zachariah Geldenhuis
Contact Email
zachariah.geldenhuis@voa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKYGUARD

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