Tender

Provision of Lone Working Devices / Personal Safety Devices and Associated Software and Services

FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

31 Mar 2026 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

Flintshire County Council is currently in the tender stage for procuring Lone Working Devices, Personal Safety Devices, and Associated Software and Services. This procurement aims to ensure the safety of employees across various levels of workplace risk by providing real-time information about lone worker activities. The procurement is conducted under an open procedure and falls under the services category with elements of goods, offering significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and software systems. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 4 May 2026 and the tender submission closing on 11 May 2026. The contract will begin on 1 July 2026, with the possibility of extension up to June 2031.

This procurement presents excellent opportunities for IT service providers, software development companies, and firms specialising in personal safety solutions to expand their market presence and secure a substantial project from a sub-central government authority. Businesses familiar with developing and maintaining software packages as well as those skilled in IT consulting, internet support, and technology systems are well-suited to compete. The tender prioritises criteria such as solution functionality, emergency capabilities, and maintenance support, making it an attractive proposition for businesses capable of delivering high-quality, innovative safety solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with a clear focus on delivering economic and technical value. This open procedure procurement method underlines Flintshire County Council's commitment to inclusive business practices and readiness to adapt should service or product demands fluctuate over time.

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Notice Title

Provision of Lone Working Devices / Personal Safety Devices and Associated Software and Services

Notice Description

Provision of Lone Working Devices / Personal Safety Devices and Associated Software and Services for Flintshire County Council (The Authority) The Authority are looking to procure a solution to assist in ensuring the personal safety of employees whilst fulfilling their daily activities which carry different risk levels. The solution must be capable of providing real time information of the lone worker activities. All relevant documentation relating to this project can be found here: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login Suppliers should note that there was a Speculative Notice published to the market on 21st November 2023 prior to the Procurement Act, details of the notice is attached to the project in Proactis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3 year initial contract with the option to extend for 1 year + 1 year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0679f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029973-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-03-31

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FLINTSHIRE
Postcode
CH7 6NA
Post Town
Chester
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham

Local Authority
Flintshire
Electoral Ward
Mold East
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd East

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