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title: "Safe Zone App"
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# Safe Zone App

Buyer: BIRKBECK COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a8a23eb-ed74-49b7-ac55-405c38e7c2f8

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## Summary

Birkbeck College has awarded a contract for the development and support of the "Safe Zone App" aimed at enhancing safety and security for students and staff within the university community. The procurement falls under the software package and information systems category, specifically involving services. This contract, valued at £132,000, was initiated through a selective procurement process as a call-off from a framework agreement. The process has reached the award stage, with CriticalArc Ltd being the chosen supplier. The contract period commenced on 19 January 2026 and will run until 18 January 2029. Key dates include the tender period end date on 12 December 2025, and the publication of the award notice on 26 February 2026. The project is located in London, England, specifically at postal code WC1E 7HX.

The Safe Zone App project offers significant opportunities for businesses in the software development and security solutions sectors, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This selective procurement method may favour businesses already established within relevant framework agreements or those capable of delivering creative solutions in-campus safety technology. With Birkbeck College promoting an improved student experience and workplace security, enterprises that specialise in integrating technology with public service environments stand to benefit. This contract underscores the growing demand for digital safety solutions within educational institutions, presenting promising growth avenues for tech-oriented businesses.

## Notice

The purpose of Safezone by CriticalArc is to improve both the Birkbeck student experience throughout a user's University life and to assist staff to be as safe and secure as possible whilst working within our community.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a8404e6-3e4b-4e21-ab33-54d4472415a9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 18 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £132,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £132,000 |
| 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 | BIRKBECK COLLEGE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1E 7HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRITICALARC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 12:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a8404e6-3e4b-4e21-ab33-54d4472415a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a8404e6-3e4b-4e21-ab33-54d4472415a9
  26th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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