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Personal Safety Device Framework

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

19 Jun 2025 at 08:06

Award

14 Feb 2022 at 08:58

Tender

27 Jul 2021 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has awarded a contract for the Personal Safety Device Framework, aimed at enhancing health and safety services across the UK. The procurement process, using the open procedure method, culminated in the award to Totalmobile Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Belfast. This framework is vital for various services including Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, and Education, among others, and offers managed Lone Worker and Personal Safety solutions. The framework is accessible for entities like Suffolk County Council and other UK contracting authorities, with devices and training provided for a safe working environment. The contract, valued at £6 million, was signed on 12th January 2022 with an expiration set for 31st May 2026, extended due to unforeseen network changes affecting device functionality.

The Personal Safety Device Framework offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in health and safety services. Companies with the capability to provide advanced technological solutions and training for personal safety devices can benefit from participating in such frameworks, given their widespread applicability across numerous sectors. The procurement criteria prioritised quality (70%) and price (30%), creating chances for businesses that can meet high safety standards while offering competitive pricing. The framework agreement, lasting till 2026 with the possibility of future renewals, supports varied operational needs, and is ideal for companies capable of delivering reliable safety technologies adaptable to diverse risk profiles and environments.

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Notice Title

Personal Safety Device Framework

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council have awarded a contract for the provision of a single vendor framework for Personal Safety Devices.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Suffolk County Council has procured a single vendor framework for Personal Safety Devices.The Framework is available for use by Suffolk County Council and other contracting authorities within the UK, including but not limited to Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education, Devolved Administrations, Ambulance Services, Probation Service; Voluntary and Community Sector. The Framework will also be available to any trading organisations wholly owned by Suffolk County Council (or wholly owned by any other Local Authority) or arm's length bodies established by Suffolk County Council (or by any other Local Authority), provided that those trading organisations or arm's length bodies are themselves a contracting authority.The contract is for the provision of a monitored Lone Worker and Personal Safety solution with devices that allow actuations with appropriate intervention as required and assist staff in carrying out their duties in a safe environment to minimise any risks that working alone involves. Included in this contract is training for all new users of these services.The aim is to provide maximum flexibility for SCC and any other organisations who may choose to use the Framework, in ensuring the personal safety of its employees. We require a range of devices/solutions that can be used by individuals who have differing risk levels in the delivery of their duties.The value of the contract represents the expected value if the framework is used by other contracting bodies.

Renewal: Any future requirement will be advertised once the scope and requirement are known.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02cd35
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033545-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2021 - 31 May 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gillian.glanville@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473260232

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOTALMOBILE

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