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Summary of the contracting process

The Shetland Islands Council is seeking tenders for the "Provision of a Dispersed Community Alarm/Telecare Monitoring Service," targeting the services industry within the Shetland Islands, UK. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having completed on the 27th of July, 2017, with the contract being valued at £60,000. The successful supplier, Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association Ltd., will deliver services across the islands, including Unst, Yell, Papa Stour, and others, requiring coordination with local ferries and air services for deployment. The contract period spans from September 1, 2017, to August 31, 2021.

This procurement contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community service provision, particularly those offering telecare and monitoring solutions. Companies with experience in servicing dispersed populations or those familiar with the operational logistics of island communities would be particularly well positioned to compete. Suppliers are encouraged to demonstrate capabilities in delivering similar services, fulfilling selection criteria that include substantial financial backing and relevant experience in past contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Dispersed Community Alarm/Telecare Monitoring Service

Notice Description

Shetland Islands Council's Social Work Service currently operates a Community Alarm/Telecare Service for approximately 550 dispersed Community Alarm units. The units are installed in Sheltered Housing and individual homes throughout mainland Shetland and its outer islands, namely Unst, Yell, Papa Stour, Foula, Fair Isle and Skerries. The islands are widely distributed, requiring travel by local ferries or air services. There are also peripheral telecare devices linked through the Community Alarm Units, including smoke alarms, bed sensors, temperature extreme sensors, door exit sensors, fall detectors and passive infrared monitors.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Shetland Islands Council's Social Work Service currently operates a Community Alarm/Telecare Service for approximately 550 dispersed Community Alarm units. The units are installed in Sheltered Housing and individual homes throughout mainland Shetland and its outer islands, namely Unst, Yell, Papa Stour, Foula, Fair Isle and Skerries. The islands are widely distributed, requiring travel by local ferries or air services. There are also peripheral telecare devices linked through the Community Alarm Units, including smoke alarms, bed sensors, temperature extreme sensors, door exit sensors, fall detectors and passive infrared monitors.

Renewal: Details are included in the Tender Document

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000500966
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295839
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20179 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2017 - 31 Aug 2021 4-5 years
Recurrence
48 months

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Shetland Islands Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LERWICK
Postcode
ZE1 0LZ
Postcode Area
Lerwick
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM66 Shetland Islands

Local Authority
Shetland Islands
Electoral Ward
Lerwick North and Bressay
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association Ltd.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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