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Provision of Lone Working Services

FUTURES HOUSING GROUP

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21 Jul 2026 at 10:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Futures Housing Group is conducting an open competitive procurement process under the title "Provision of Lone Working Services," specifically aimed at surveillance and security systems and devices. The procurement belongs to the goods category with a contract value of £160,000 and extends across the Castle Donnington region, within the UKF area. Key dates for this tender include an enquiry period ending on 3rd August 2026, and a tender submission deadline on 10th August 2026. The contract period starts on 1st October 2026 and ends on 28th September 2029, with a potential extension up to 1st October 2031. The procurement process adheres to public authority regulations as outlined in the UK Public General Acts, and submissions are to be made electronically.

This tender provides a promising opportunity for businesses in the surveillance and security industry, particularly those with capabilities in providing lone working services. The open competition nature of this procurement allows a broad range of companies, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to participate. Firms with a strong technical and commercial edge are well-positioned to bid successfully, as the evaluation criteria weigh heavily on both quality (70%) and price (30%). The long contract duration also promises a stable revenue stream for interested providers capable of delivering high-quality security solutions tailored to the needs of a public authority. Businesses wishing to grow their footprint in the public sector or expand their security service offerings may find this tender a strategically valuable venture.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Lone Working Services

Notice Description

Futures Housing Group is looking to appoint a provider for the lone working services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: (1 + 1) - 2 years with 2 periods of 12 months each

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cfa7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068604-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 28 Sep 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FUTURES HOUSING GROUP
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CASTLE DONNINGTON
Postcode
DE74 2SA
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
North West Leicestershire
Electoral Ward
Daleacre Hill
Westminster Constituency
North West Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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