Award

Lone worker devices

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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Award

15 Aug 2025 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process to award a contract for the provision of lone worker devices and alarms, classified under the industry category of "Other services" (CPV code: 98390000). The contract, titled "Lone Worker Devices," was awarded to Skyguard Ltd for the delivery of these services in the region of UKH14. This process, identified by the procurement ID 2557-TEN-F, was finalised on 15th August 2025. Notably, the procurement method employed was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, falling outside the directive's scope, and the contract was signed on 15th May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security and safety services to engage with regional authorities like East Suffolk Council. Companies that develop or supply safety technology, specifically lone worker protection devices, are aptly suited to compete for such contracts. The awarded contract is valued at £140,000 and includes options for a 12-month extension, indicating potential for further business growth and long-term partnerships within the public sector marketplace. Skyguard Ltd, a large-scale supplier, secured this contract, highlighting the advantageous position that well-established companies can have in winning such limited procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Lone worker devices

Notice Description

Provision of lone worker devices and alarms for ESC personnel

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of lone worker devices and alarms for ESC personnel

Options: 1 x 12 month extension

Procurement Information

This is a Contract Award Notice only

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0588d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049106-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98390000 - Other services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20259 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
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKYGUARD

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