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Award

13 May 2026 at 11:45

TenderUpdate

08 Jan 2026 at 10:49

Tender

12 Dec 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has completed the awarding stage of the procurement process for the Personal Safety Device Framework, initially announced in January 2026. The framework is intended for various public contracting authorities throughout the UK, with an estimated value of up to £4,000,000 excluding VAT. This project focuses on health and safety services, primarily supplying Lone Worker and Personal Safety solutions to enhance the safety of employees across diverse sectors, spanning from councils to emergency services. The procurement stage is currently marked as complete, with the awarded contract starting from 1st June 2026 and running until 31st May 2030. TOTALMOBILE LIMITED has been selected as the supplier through an open procurement method, emphasising its alignment with the strategic objectives of Suffolk County Council.

This framework provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in producing and managing personal safety devices. The contract prompts companies to align with stringent safety standards and monitoring capabilities, making it attractive to businesses focused on technology integration for safety applications. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are notably well-suited for this opportunity, given the project's scope and the potential for scaling their business to meet the demands of various public sector agencies. The emphasis on operational flexibility across locations and conditions broadens the scope for innovation and competitive offerings among service providers aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Personal Safety Device Framework

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council intends to establish a single vendor framework for Personal Safety Devices. The Framework will be available for use by Suffolk County Council, including any trading organisations wholly owned by the Council; arm's length bodies established by the Council and other public contracting authorities within the UK, including but not limited to: district and borough councils; Mayoral Authorities; Unitary Authorities; County Councils; Police; Fire and Rescue Services; Ambulance Services, Probation Service; Health Authorities; Voluntary and Community Sector; Higher and Further Educational establishments; Schools; Free schools, Academies and Pupil Referral Units. 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, assisting staff in carrying out their duties safely, and minimising additional risks associated with working alone. Included in this contract is training for all users of these services. Included in this contract is training for all 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 and solutions that can be used by individuals who have differing risk levels in the delivery of their duties. We require devices and solutions that are easy to use and have proportionate escalation methods and routes. Devices and solutions should be provided for a wide range of needs, roles and risk profiles. This opportunity was available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties were invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender was 23rd January 2026 at 12:00 (noon). The total framework value is up to PS4,000,000 (excluding VAT).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f50c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043849-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-11-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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