Planning

Lone Working Devices Conditions of Participation

NOTTINGHAM COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

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Planning

04 Feb 2026 at 15:28

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nottingham Community Housing Association Limited is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Lone Working Devices Conditions of Participation." This tender falls under the industry categories of software packages and information systems, and emergency and security equipment. It aims to procure a lone worker device system for its staff, assessed using a risk matrix. The contract is valued at up to £450,000 and is set to operate within the United Kingdom, particularly in the region UKF. Key milestones in the procurement process include a closing date for the conditions of participation on the 20th of February 2026, and the official notice is expected to be published by the 25th of February 2026. The selected contract period is from May 2026 to May 2029, with potential renewals extending until 2031.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in innovative security technology and software solutions. Companies adept at providing reliable and advanced lone worker systems, with the capacity to ensure adequate safety for medium to high-risk employment environments, will find this contract especially pertinent. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may also find this opportunity fitting given that the project's requirements suitable for SME participation. Businesses capable of showcasing strong financial stability and technical capabilities will be positioned well to advance beyond the participation stage and compete for the tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lone Working Devices Conditions of Participation

Notice Description

*Nottingham Community Housing Association ("NCHA") wish to appoint a provider of one lone worker system (a discreet, accessible and reliable lone worker device that can access help and be located using up to date technology) to all colleagues who are directly employed by NCHA and have been risk assessed and deemed one of the following using the Lone Worker Risk Matrix: Medium Risk : Manager's Discretion to provide lone worker system. High Risk : Lone worker system necessary. ** This is a conditions of participation stage, if you are interested in this opportunity, please request the document via the My Tenders portal below **https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Register_V2/Supplier_Register.aspx* Suppliers who do not meet the published minimum thresholds for financial capacity and/or technical ability will be deemed to have failed these conditions of participation and will not progress to the tender stage. The closing date for this is th 20th of February at 12:00

Planning Information

** This is a conditions of participation stage, if you are interested in this opportunity, please request the document via the My Tenders portal below **https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Register_V2/Supplier_Register.aspx* Suppliers who do not meet the published minimum thresholds for financial capacity and/or technical ability will be deemed to have failed these conditions of participation and will not progress to the tender stage. *Nottingham Community Housing Association ("NCHA") wish to appoint a provider of one lone worker system (a discreet, accessible and reliable lone worker device that can access help and be located using up to date technology) to all colleagues who are directly employed by NCHA and have been risk assessed and deemed one of the following using the Lone Worker Risk Matrix: Medium Risk : Manager’s Discretion to provide lone worker system. High Risk : Lone worker system necessary.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064736
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010095-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

35100000 - Emergency and security equipment

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 3 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Rebecca Hoey
Contact Email
rebecca.hoey@ncha.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG11 8PY
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Clifton East
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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