--- title: "Lone Worker Application and Related Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-428eb775-15bb-4c40-9bea-84b4ae07c8b9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-428eb775-15bb-4c40-9bea-84b4ae07c8b9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-428eb775-15bb-4c40-9bea-84b4ae07c8b9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-428eb775-15bb-4c40-9bea-84b4ae07c8b9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY" published: "2021-07-22" --- # Lone Worker Application and Related Services Buyer: ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-428eb775-15bb-4c40-9bea-84b4ae07c8b9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-428eb775-15bb-4c40-9bea-84b4ae07c8b9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-428eb775-15bb-4c40-9bea-84b4ae07c8b9.json) ## Summary The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority is seeking tenders for the "Lone Worker Application and Related Services," aimed at enhancing the safety of approximately 65 staff members who work alone, with potential for increased numbers. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the tender published on 22nd July 2021. Interested parties should submit their proposals by 19th August 2021. This project falls under the telecommunications and safety equipment industry, with delivery expected to various locations, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications, safety equipment, and security services, particularly those offering innovative monitoring and alarm systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing robust lone worker solutions will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. With the potential for growth, firms that can provide comprehensive safety technology and responsive alarm-monitoring systems will be particularly competitive in this procurement process. ## Notice RBFRS currently employ approximately 65 staff who regularly or occasionally work alone, and who may be at risk of physical/verbal abuse, accidents, illness or injury. Lone worker equipment is currently supplied to staff, as a means of monitoring their safety, and to enable staff members to quickly raise an alarm if required. Where alarms are raised, they are monitored by an alarm receiving centre (ARC) which is staffed 24/7/365. They will initiate the escalation process. It is imperative that issues are resolved within the formally agreed timescales. The need for lone worker equipment is determined by the Head of Service. The supply of equipment is managed through the Health and Safety Team. The range of equipment currently in use is either a stand-alone device, or a mobile phone app which is used in conjunction with blue tooth wearable tech. We currently provide approx. 65 staff with equipment and anticipate this could rise to 75 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e909937-b5d0-446d-9eff-5e8e5dd8fd3d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Aug 2021 - 21 Aug 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY | | Locality | READING | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG31 7SD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | West Berkshire | | Electoral ward | Tilehurst Birch Copse | | Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 48 - Software package and information systems - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies - 32571000 - Communications infrastructure - 35113000 - Safety equipment - 35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices - 35121700 - Alarm systems - 48730000 - Security software package - 64200000 - Telecommunications services - 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services - 79710000 - Security services - 79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services - 79714100 - Tracing system services - 80330000 - Safety education services - 80550000 - Safety training services ## Release History - 22 Jul 2021 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e909937-b5d0-446d-9eff-5e8e5dd8fd3d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e909937-b5d0-446d-9eff-5e8e5dd8fd3d 22nd July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=38901&B=BLUELIGHT https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/ - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/71935 https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/ ## Notice URLs - http://www.rbfrs.co.uk - https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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