--- title: "Lone Worker Protection Services re-procurement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5ab4b3b9-2b00-484f-a885-3ad3b5d217df" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5ab4b3b9-2b00-484f-a885-3ad3b5d217df" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5ab4b3b9-2b00-484f-a885-3ad3b5d217df.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5ab4b3b9-2b00-484f-a885-3ad3b5d217df.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS" published: "2024-08-05" --- # Lone Worker Protection Services re-procurement Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ab4b3b9-2b00-484f-a885-3ad3b5d217df [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5ab4b3b9-2b00-484f-a885-3ad3b5d217df) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5ab4b3b9-2b00-484f-a885-3ad3b5d217df.json) ## Summary The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has announced the re-procurement of Lone Worker Protection Services. This initiative is supported by entities like the Environment Agency, Natural England, Animal and Plant Health Agency, and Rural Payments Agency. The contract, which falls under the health and safety services category, aims to provide comprehensive protection solutions for lone workers across various locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. Currently in the tender stage, the procurement process follows an open procedure with the tender period ending on 16th September 2024. The contract is scheduled to start on 29th November 2024 and will run until 29th November 2027. This tender presents a substantial business opportunity for companies specialising in health and safety services, particularly those offering solutions involving real-time monitoring, smartphone apps, and alarm response services. Businesses that cater to the unique needs of employees working in isolated or hazardous conditions will find this procurement highly relevant. Additionally, the open procedure makes this an accessible opportunity for SMEs looking to expand their market presence. Potential suppliers should ensure they meet the stringent requirements set by DEFRA to enhance staff safety across diverse working environments. ## Notice This opportunity for the provision of a Lone Worker Protection Services is advertised by Defra group Commercial on behalf of Environment Agency, Natural England, Animal and Plant Health Agency and Rural Payments Agency. Whilst DEFRA, EA, APHA, NE and RPA are driving the core requirements for this project, it is possible that other agencies may wish to take advantage of the selected supply option and commercial arrangement in the future. The purpose of this procurement is to deliver a solution that will enable DEFRA organisations to meet responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act to ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, the health and safety of all employees requiring Lone Worker protection. Traditionally the term Lone Worker referred to staff members who work outside of agency premises, often in areas with little or no communication capabilities. This definition has matured to include any staff member who works in an environment that may expose them to risk, inside or outside of agency premises and whether working by themselves or in a team. Lone workers across the DEFRA group agencies undertake activities that can be unique, varied and carry varying degrees of risk, these can include: Working alone at DEFRA premises (inside or outside of core hours) Working in a hazardous environment Working in remote locations Enforcement activity carrying risk of confrontation or aggression Travelling abroad for assignments For staff working alone, in remote or hazardous environments and/or entering potentially hostile or abusive situations, it is important to have systems in place to ensure that an alarm can be raised if assistance is required. These systems include an appropriate framework of safer systems of work and health and safety procedures, supported by managed solutions involving a range of technologies and a dedicated alarm response service to facilitate management of emergency situations that Lone Workers may face. The selected solution will provide DEFRA group Lone Worker Protection that includes real time monitoring and recording, smartphone app capability and a range of devices that meet specific risk activity needs, along with the provision of a dedicated 24/7/365 alarm response service to facilitate management of emergency situations. It is imperative there is provision for lone workers operating outside of cell phone signal range. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1bc2176-7e77-4d9c-94bf-ade492be7123 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Nov 2024 - 29 Nov 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71317200 - Health and safety services ## Release History - 5 Aug 2024 at 14:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1bc2176-7e77-4d9c-94bf-ade492be7123 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1bc2176-7e77-4d9c-94bf-ade492be7123 5th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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