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title: "003431 - Lone worker safety services and devices for street lighting and highways inspectors"
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# 003431 - Lone worker safety services and devices for street lighting and highways inspectors

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71b66560-c7c5-419c-b73e-0da1b0cb38b8

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## Summary

This procurement process, managed by Durham County Council, focused on the provision of lone worker safety services and devices specifically for street lighting and highways inspectors. The awarded tender is titled "003431 - Lone worker safety services and devices for street lighting and highways inspectors" and falls under the industry category of safety equipment. The contract was awarded through a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement and involved a selective procurement method. The location of the contract delivery is in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The process has moved through various stages, with the award being active as of 30th May 2026, covering a contract period starting from 1st June 2026 and ending on 31st May 2029.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in the development or supply of safety equipment, particularly those specialising in lone worker protection technologies such as apps, wearables, or GPS devices. Given its selective method within a framework agreement, it favours businesses that are already part of the G-Cloud 14 or similar frameworks, but it is also suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to expand their presence in the public sector. The awarded supplier, Skyguard Limited T/A Peoplesafe, underscores the competitiveness of larger entities in this space, suggesting opportunities for businesses focusing on innovation and reliability in safety solutions. The contract's alignment with long-term public safety projects in a key public infrastructure area could be particularly attractive for enterprises aiming to secure enduring government partnerships.

## Notice

Provision of lone worker safety services and devices (apps, wearables, or GPS devices). It ensures that when a lone worker activates an alarm, the response is swift, verified, and, if necessary, triggers an immediate police response for street lighting and highways inspectors. Call off from G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80343399-a87c-40e1-bd80-09254604844d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,250 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SKYGUARD LIMITED T/A PEOPLESAFE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35113000 - Safety equipment

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 12:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80343399-a87c-40e1-bd80-09254604844d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80343399-a87c-40e1-bd80-09254604844d
  15th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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