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Provision of Lone Worker Protection Services

Falkirk Council

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11 Dec 2020 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Lone Worker Protection Services" was completed by Falkirk Council, a local authority based in Falkirk, UK. This project falls under the health and safety services industry, with an emphasis on addressing the increased demand for lone worker solutions due to COVID-19 guidelines. The procurement was conducted through an open method, with the contract signed on 10 December 2020, and has a total value of £240,000. The associated delivery addresses are located within the Falkirk region, and the awarding supplier for this contract is Skyguard Ltd.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in safety and technology solutions, particularly those offering services related to lone worker protection. With the rising emphasis on health and safety, businesses that can provide effective monitoring and communication technologies for individuals working alone would be well-suited to respond to similar future solicitations. The procurement also indicates a growing investment by local authorities in health-focused services, creating avenues for companies to engage in the public sector and expand their footprint in the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Lone Worker Protection Services

Notice Description

The demand and necessity for a lone worker solution increased following SG guidance where only one emlpoyee (and not the previous two) can perform home visits, due to the COVID-19 situation and the need to follow physical distancing guidelines.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Following an assessment of the various options available and on reviewing the pricing structures presented under the framework, it was determined that the best value option available to the Council would be to utilise the chosen solution and ensure that all lone workers in the Council were equipped with the same device

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000638906
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402009
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£240,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Falkirk Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK1 5RS
Postcode Area
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk
Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Falkirk South
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Skyguard Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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