Award

Lone Worker Protection Services

FALKIRK COUNCIL

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Award

27 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Lone Worker Protection Services" was conducted by Falkirk Council. Located in Larbert within the Falkirk Council area, the council sought services in the public safety sector, particularly for smartphone apps providing roaming connectivity for remote workers. This award process, tagged as "award" and "contract," was completed under a direct award without prior competition, utilising the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 framework. The contracting stage was finalized with the contract signed on 26th February 2026, involving a financial value of £212,000. This initiative aims to bolster Falkirk Council's capabilities in ensuring safety for lone workers, with the location of work being within the Falkirk area recognized by region code UKM76.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in security technology and telecommunications. With Peoplesafe, a Surrey-based SME supplier experienced in lone worker protection, securing the contract, businesses looking to enter similar markets can leverage such frameworks as G-Cloud. The direct award approach facilitated swift engagement, which is advantageous for service providers capable of demonstrating reliability and compliance within cloud software offerings. Participating in such procurements can enhance business visibility and credibility, especially for SMEs looking to expand their footprint in public safety and remote communication solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lone Worker Protection Services

Notice Description

Lone Worker Protection Services via a smartphone app including roaming connectivity for lone workers who require to work in remote areas with poor network connectivity.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award from Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 framework (Lot 2: Cloud Software), according to the direct award process.

Procurement Information

Direct award from Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 framework (Lot 2: Cloud Software), according to the direct award process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825088
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550604
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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
£212,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks 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
LARBERT
Postcode
FK5 4RU
Post Town
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
Bonnybridge and Larbert
Westminster Constituency
Alloa and Grangemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLESAFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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