Tender

Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC)

PEABODY TRUST

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19 Jan 2026 at 19:05

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19 Jan 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Peabody Trust, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level, has issued a tender for an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) to provide 24/7 emergency alarm monitoring services. This initiative is aimed at supporting vulnerable residents in London, with services commencement expected on 1st April 2026. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure with a total estimated value of £1,300,000 GBP. Currently in the tender stage, interested parties must submit their proposals by 18th February 2026, with the contract award anticipated by 25th March 2026. The procurement is categorised under alarm-monitoring services—specifically flagged for service provision within the United Kingdom, aligning with legislative guidelines of the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023/54.

This procurement opportunity could provide significant growth potential for businesses specialising in security monitoring services. Companies equipped to offer high-quality technical solutions, competitive pricing, and demonstrable social value will align well with the evaluation criteria, which emphasise these attributes. The contract includes an initial three-year term, with possible extensions up to a total of ten years, offering long-term partnership potential. SMEs are particularly noted for suitability, encouraging smaller and medium-sized enterprises to tender. Given the procurement's open nature, businesses with the capability to deliver comprehensive emergency monitoring solutions are encouraged to compete.

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Notice Information

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 per week to support vulnerable residents. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1007579482

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060919
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004560-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 2026Today
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PEABODY TRUST
Contact Name
Procurement Enquiries
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@peabody.org.uk
Contact Phone
03001233456

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

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