Planning

Lone Worker Safety System

STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

23 Apr 2026 at 12:09

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Stockton on Tees Borough Council is executing its procurement process for a Lone Worker Safety System. This initiative, currently in the planning stage, is focused on acquiring services in the security software development sector. Pertinent deadlines include a due date for the expression of interest set for 14 May 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to participate through the NEPO's OPEN portal. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 August 2026 and will last for three years, with a potential extension. The procurement opportunity is positioned in Stockton on Tees, United Kingdom, within the UKC11 region.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in security software development services, particularly those proficient in providing comprehensive lone worker solutions. Companies specialising in app development, alarm systems, and GPS technologies might find this contract particularly relevant, as the proposed system includes functionalities associated with user safety and real-time location tracking. Given the contract's longevity and renewal options, successful bidders can expect sustained growth and collaboration with a sub-central government body, enhancing their market footprint within public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lone Worker Safety System

Notice Description

Stockton on Tees Borough Council is seeking quotations for the provision of the supply of a lone worker safety system. The contract is scheduled to commence on 01 August 2021 and will be for a period of 3 years ending 31 July 2029. The contract will be subject to the option of 1 x 12 month extension. Each applicable user currently has a lone working app on their personal/work phones, and they can activate a panic alarm or timed alarm on their app. The app then sends an alarm signal to the frontend system in the control room and displays GPS location on a map. The Control room staff then check on the users welfare by making contact by phone, if no contact is made a Security/Enforcement patrol are dispatched to check on the users welfare.

Planning Information

Interested provided are encouraged to access this opportunity via the NEPO's OPEN porta. The opportunity can be found here: https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities/overview/public/7615e2e1-1429-40e9-9b0c-dc4e939e1f6d If you are interested in bidding for this contract, please download, review and complete the Expression of Interest document and return via the OPEN portal before 14 May 2026 at 17:00.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068993
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037064-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212730 - Security software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 May 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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
STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON ON TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BJ
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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