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Lone and Remote Working Solution with Integrated Alarm Receiving Centre

FIFE COUNCIL

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09 May 2025 at 08:26

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council has completed an open procurement process to extend an existing contract by 12 months for a Lone and Remote Working Solution with an Integrated Alarm Receiving Centre. The contract focuses on providing remote access software development services in the region of UKM72, aligning with the council’s responsibility to ensure employee safety. The contract was awarded to Lone Worker Solutions on 25th March 2025, following an open procedure under the regulations of the EU Directive 2014/24/EU. The procurement focused on qualities such as solution requirements, alarm centre specifications, technical aspects, device features, training, and added value, alongside price considerations.

This procurement process offers opportunities for businesses specialising in safety equipment, remote access software, and alarm-monitoring services to meet the growing needs within the public sector. Given the focus on providing a comprehensive and integrated solution for safe remote working environments, companies well-versed in health and safety compliance and innovative technology solutions can position themselves favourably for similar future opportunities. Large enterprises like Lone Worker Solutions are prime examples of businesses that could thrive in such tenders, especially those that can provide advanced management, reporting functionalities, and accredited device solutions. The extension paves the way for further engagements and showcases the potential for substantial business growth within the public service sector by offering niche expertise and dedicated service.

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Notice Title

Lone and Remote Working Solution with Integrated Alarm Receiving Centre

Notice Description

12-month extension of this contract as agreed with the supplier. The original contract details are below. Fife Council require a Lone and Remote Working Solution with Integrated Alarm Receiving Centre which will provide: - An intuitive and easy to use solution; - An accredited Alarm Receiving Centre; - An accredited and dedicated lone working device; - Management Reporting and Administrative Functionality; - Required device accreditations; - Self-Service Portal for all Users, their Supervisors and Managers; - An interface to other Corporate solutions where required; - Reassurance to all Lone and Remote Workers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

12-month extension of the contract as agreed with the supplier. The original description is below. Fife Council have a legal responsibility to ensure the safety of their employees and, as such, must establish a robust lone and remote working solution. The system/solution that is implemented will ensure that Fife Council complies with its obligation or duty of care, as an employer, in line with Health and Safety Executive standards. A contract is required for 5 years, plus option for additional 3 years plus 2 years. Additional information: Original contract award notice ID is AUG363492

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050f5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019930-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

35113000 - Safety equipment

48514000 - Remote access software package

72212514 - Remote access software development services

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£196,461 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ryan Butchart
Contact Email
ryan.butchart@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LONE WORKER SOLUTIONS

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