Award

Further Provision of Orbis Lone Worker Devices

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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Award

15 May 2025 at 17:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Southend-on-Sea City Council, a sub-central government authority, located in Southend On Sea, Essex, procuring Orbis Lone Worker Devices through Vodafone Limited. The procurement falls within the telecommunications industry, specifically mobile telephones, and it commenced with the award stage on 15th May 2025. The procurement was executed through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, reflecting a continuation of existing services. The contract title is "Further Provision of Orbis Lone Worker Devices," and it spans from 2nd May 2025 to 1st May 2028, offering options for additional units and services.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses in telecommunications, especially those specialising in mobile telephones and safety devices, to explore partnerships or alternative solutions for lone worker protection systems. Vodafone's sizeable involvement suggests potential collaboration or competitive diversification for other companies in this sector. Businesses offering similar technology or supplementary services could leverage this contract to propose enhancements or new technologies, fostering growth and expansion within this industry framework.

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Notice Title

Further Provision of Orbis Lone Worker Devices

Notice Description

Southend-on-Sea City Council is looking to continued usage of Orbis Lone Worker Devices (currently via Vodafone Ltd). Orbis Lone Worker Protection with Code 5 1000 GPS Device (including Service) and Roaming SIM x 345 units.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05151d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021973-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32250000 - Mobile telephones

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,922 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 1 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Andrew Morris
Contact Email
procurementops@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01702 215000

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND ON SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

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