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Lone Worker

PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES LIMITED

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24 Apr 2026 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth Community Homes Limited, a sub-central government public authority located in Plymouth, UK, is overseeing a procurement process for products and an app aimed at ensuring lone worker safety. The contract, identified as "Lone Worker," falls under the health and safety services category and began with a tender process. This procurement process employed a direct method below the threshold without competition and is now at the award stage with the contract active from 14th May 2026 to 13th November 2026. Key dates include the contract signing on 24th April 2026. The contract was awarded to Skyguard Limited, which operates out of Epsom, UK.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the field of health and safety services, especially those specialising in innovative safety solutions for lone workers. With the procurement method bypassing competition, businesses capable of meeting niche safety needs may find direct engagement with similar procurement processes beneficial. SMEs like Skyguard Limited, which was awarded this contract, are fittingly suited to cater to specialised safety requirements, potentially paving the way for participation in other direct procurement opportunities with public authorities seeking dedicated safety measures.

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Notice Title

Lone Worker

Notice Description

Products and app relating to lone worker safety

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ae1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037682-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71317200 - Health and safety services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,026 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 13 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL6 5DH
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Budshead
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Moor View

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKYGUARD

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