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Hollie Guard Extra - 1000 Codes

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE

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26 Mar 2026 at 11:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire, seeking services under the title "Hollie Guard Extra - 1000 Codes" in the software and health services sectors. This initiative is aimed at providing a personal safety tool for victims of domestic abuse and stalking, facilitated through the Hollie Guard app. The direct procurement method, utilized without competition due to its below-threshold value, culminated in the awarding of a contract to SOFTCAT PLC. The process, now at the award and contract signing stage, is located in Lancashire, United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The contract was signed on 24th March 2026, with a gross contract value of £63,036.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specializing in software-related and miscellaneous health services. While the procurement method did not involve competition, companies in similar procurement categories might find potential growth prospects in collaborations or future tenders. Large-scale companies with the capability to integrate technology solutions for security and safety, such as those offering software development and emergency services, are well-suited to engage with such public sector procurement initiatives. Engaging in similar tenders can bolster their portfolio and establish valuable connections with public authority buyers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hollie Guard Extra - 1000 Codes

Notice Description

The Hollie Guard app can be used by victims of domestic abuse and stalking as a personal safety tool. The app turns any smartphone into an advanced security device by allowing users to quickly raise alerts by shaking their phone or pressing a button, which shares real-time location, audio and securely stores photo and video evidence with emergency contacts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0674d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027811-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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