Award

Lone working SOS device

WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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Award

14 May 2026 at 07:35

Award

09 Mar 2026 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by West Suffolk Council, located in Bury St Edmunds, UK. It entails the procurement of "Lone working SOS devices" in the goods industry category, with the process now in the award stage. The title of the tender was completed under the legal basis provided by the UKPGA 2023/54 regulation, with a procurement method classified as "Below threshold - without competition." The relevant contract period spans from 14th May 2026 to 1st February 2029. The tender specifically addresses safety requirements for lone workers, involving SOS safety devices with features such as emergency alert activation and real-time GPS tracking.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in security technologies and safety device management systems to leverage their products and services. It is particularly beneficial for small to medium-sized enterprises that can provide on-site deployment, robust management platforms, and continue offering technical support. Given the specified below-threshold procurement method, there is an opportunity for well-positioned SMEs to directly engage in contracts that ensure the protection and safety of employees working alone, especially within governmental organisations seeking reliable and secure safety solutions.

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Notice Title

Lone working SOS device

Notice Description

Peoplesafe provide SOS safety devices for lone workers that include emergency alert activation, real-time GPS location tracking, and secure notification to designated supervisors or monitoring personnel. Services shall include device deployment, a secure management platform, technical support, maintenance, and ongoing system reliability to ensure continuous protection of employees.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0664df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044196-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35810000 - Individual equipment

35820000 - Support equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,190 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 1 Feb 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 3YU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Minden
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKYGUARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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