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12 Jun 2026 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

Brentwood Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of a Digital Warden Call Monitoring System, specifically within the category of alarm systems. The contract, titled "Digital Warden Call Monitoring System," involves the supply of technology enabled care equipment to support independent living in sheltered housing schemes in the Brentwood area, identified by the region code UKH36. The procurement stage is the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 1st May 2026. The procurement method applied was limited, meaning an award procedure was followed without prior publication of a call for competition, justified under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The selected supplier for this contract is Appello, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), with an active contract status and a contract value of £158,760.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for technology providers specialising in smart monitoring solutions to expand their market presence, particularly in the public sector focusing on elderly care and assisted living facilities. Businesses equipped to provide high-quality, compliant digital monitoring systems with capabilities for seamless installation and reliable performance could find similar contracts advantageous for growth. With the procurement focusing on goods rather than services, this opportunity is especially relevant for suppliers able to offer technology enabled care products that enhance safety and independent living conditions for residents in regional or local authority managed housing schemes.

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Notice Title

Digital Warden Call Monitoring System

Notice Description

Brentwood District Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a digital, plug-and-play monitoring solution to support independent living. The system is designed to meet the needs of residents within the Council's sheltered housing schemes, enabling enhanced safety, monitoring, and support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract covers the supply of technology enabled care equipment to support independent living within sheltered housing schemes. This includes the provision of approximately 450 digital "plug and play" monitoring units (hub and pendant starter packages), associated SIM connectivity, and smoke detection devices. The solution is designed to provide a reliable, easy-to-install monitoring system that enhances resident safety and wellbeing through alarm functionality and remote connectivity. The procurement is for supply-only, with all goods required to meet relevant quality, safety, and compliance standards and be delivered within defined timescales. The contract also includes warranty provisions, replacement requirements for faulty goods, and supplier obligations to ensure product performance, compliance, and timely delivery in accordance with the specification.

Procurement Information

The contract is awarded without prior publication of a call for competition in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Regulation 33 - framework agreement).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b407
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055684-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35121700 - Alarm systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£158,760 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRENTWOOD
Postcode
CM15 8AY
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH36 Heart of Essex

Local Authority
Brentwood
Electoral Ward
Brentwood South
Westminster Constituency
Brentwood and Ongar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APPELLO

Further Information

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