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26 May 2026 at 16:49

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Tender

19 Jan 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Peabody Trust, a public authority based in London, sought to engage an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) for Emergency Alarm Monitoring Services, designed to operate 24/7 to support vulnerable residents across numerous regions in the UK. The tender was conducted using an open procurement method and classified under services within the alarm-monitoring industry category. The process reached completion, with a contract awarded to Taking Care Personal Alarms Limited for £450,000. The procedure incorporated submissions from seven bids, all from SMEs, with the final contract starting on July 1, 2026, and potentially extending up to March 30, 2036, following a scheduled signature date on June 20, 2026.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in alarm-monitoring services and technology solutions to engage with sub-central government entities. SMEs, particularly those with capabilities in delivering comprehensive monitoring services and innovative alarm systems, are well-suited to replicate the success of Taking Care Personal Alarms Limited in securing similar public procurement contracts. The structure of the contract, allowing for extensions, offers long-term partnership opportunities with Peabody Trust, thus promising stability and potential for business growth and the expansion of service reach across the UK regions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC)

Notice Description

Peabody Trust wishes to engage an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) to provide Emergency Alarm Monitoring Services 24 hours per day 7 days a week to support vulnerable residents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract will be for an initial term of 3 years extendable at the Client's sole option for an additional extension period of 2 years and then subsequent extensions of 1 year up to a maximum contract term of 10 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060919
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049249-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PEABODY TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 7JB
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TAKING CARE PERSONAL ALARMS

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