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Lone working SOS device

WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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09 Mar 2026 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

West Suffolk Council, acting as the buying organisation, has concluded a procurement process titled "Lone working SOS device" within the industry category of individual and support equipment. Located in Bury St Edmunds, the process reached the award stage on 9th March 2026, with a procurement method described as a direct approach, particularly below the threshold without competition. The total contract value is £42,228 gross, with the contract period commencing on the same date, extending through to 1st February 2029. This procurement is aimed at providing SOS safety devices for lone workers involving emergency alert activation and real-time GPS tracking to ensure employee protection.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in safety and emergency response equipment, such as SOS safety devices. Particularly beneficial for SMEs capable of delivering technical support, maintenance, and a secure management platform, companies with expertise in individual and support equipment would find this tender a lucrative prospect. Organisations that can ensure system reliability and continuous employee protection would be well-suited to compete in similar future processes initiated by sub-central government authorities like West Suffolk Council.

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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/020699-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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
9 Mar 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20266 days ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 1 Feb 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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

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