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Provision of Lone Worker Solution

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Social Security Scotland has awarded a contract to Computacenter UK for the provision of a Lone Worker Solution. The procurement process has been completed, and the contract is currently active. The contract value is GBP 270,900, and it was signed on April 18, 2024. The buying organisation, based in Dundee, Scotland, required an app or device for lone workers to raise alarms in difficult situations, with support from an alarm response receiving centre monitoring the alarms.

This tender for the Lone Worker Solution presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those providing technology solutions for worker safety, to engage with Social Security Scotland. Companies with expertise in developing discreet alarm-triggering devices or applications could find this contract suitable for their offerings. The procurement method was an open procedure, inviting potential suppliers to submit bids electronically. The contract allows for potential extensions for up to two 12-month periods, offering a longer-term partnership opportunity for the awarded supplier.

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Notice Title

Provision of Lone Worker Solution

Notice Description

Social Security Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Lone Worker Solution. The requirement is for an app or device that can be discreetly and easily activated to raise an alarm for help in difficult situations with support of an alarm response receiving centre managing and monitoring the alarms.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Social Security Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Lone Worker Solution. The requirement is for an app or device that can be discreetly and easily activated to raise an alarm for help in difficult situations with support of an alarm response receiving centre managing and monitoring the alarms.. Please be aware that this is not a fixed price contract and, as such, actual spend may vary against the contract value stated above.

Options: There is an option to extend the term of this contract for up to 2X 12-month periods. The estimated cost of such extension has been factored into the contract value stated above

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000764430
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503589
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large

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
£270,900 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Apr 20241 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@socialsecurity.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412425913

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4BF
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503589
    Provision of Lone Worker Solution - Social Security Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Lone Worker Solution. The requirement is for an app or device that can be discreetly and easily activated to raise an alarm for help in difficult situations with support of an alarm response receiving centre managing and monitoring the alarms.

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