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title: "Lone Worker Protection Services re-procurement"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS"
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# Lone Worker Protection Services re-procurement

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c50fd16e-30c3-4446-9013-677e3deadddb

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed the re-procurement for "Lone Worker Protection Services," essential for ensuring health and safety compliance under the Health and Safety at Work Act. The contract, valued at £935,000, has been awarded to Skyguard Limited t/a Peoplesafe. The service encompasses real-time monitoring, recording, a dedicated 24/7/365 Alarm Receiving Centre and a variety of devices. The contract begins on 1st March 2025 and extends until 29th February 2028, with options for two additional 12-month extensions. This open procedure was aimed at procuring health and safety services for employees requiring Lone Worker protection across DEFRA group organisations, including locations like British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and safety services, particularly those that can offer comprehensive Lone Worker protection solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract advantageous, as DEFRA actively seeks capable suppliers to fulfil its critical service roles. With the contract focusing on advanced safety monitoring technologies and emergency management capabilities, businesses with innovative safety solutions, robust 24/7 operational support, and versatile device offerings are well-suited to compete and expand their service portfolio.

## Notice

Lone Worker Protection services enables 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. Lone Worker Protection services provide DEFRA group Lone Worker Protection with 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 Receiving Centre to facilitate management of emergency situations. Contractual term: Three years plus two 12-month extension options (3+1+1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/398dbaac-5209-4c63-b6b5-7749d3ec1a69 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 29 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £935,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £935,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71317200 - Health and safety services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2025 at 11:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/398dbaac-5209-4c63-b6b5-7749d3ec1a69

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/398dbaac-5209-4c63-b6b5-7749d3ec1a69
  20th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df61d996-0685-485a-b9f2-db67f643ad10
  Mid-Tier_Schedule_02__Specification__v1.0 FINAL
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1f1f1829-637c-4785-8443-5824cf923820
  Mid-Tier_Schedule_21__Variation_Form__v1.0 FINAL
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/37256f90-4a94-48e2-a6be-133e2bd95825
  Mid-Tier_Schedule_28__ICT_Services__v1.0 FINAL
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/da24f37b-d49a-4353-b0c1-d878c38d8092
  Mid-Tier_Schedule_17__Service_Recipients__v1.0 FINAL
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0dd8d2be-14d3-40cd-8a75-d5073f37efb0
  Mid-Tier_Schedule_04__Tender___v1.0 FINAL_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9400fa7a-7120-407d-bd4b-ea3de0affd0e
  Mid-Tier_Schedule_16__Security__v1.2 FINAL_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4ae0fe4b-c4f1-40d4-a6cf-a0d2d70b3c0e
  Mid-Tier_Schedule_26__Sustainability__v1.0 FINAL
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fdd48a32-7390-4b2e-929f-44f784d70bbd
  Mid-Tier_Schedule_11__Continuous_Improvement__v1.0 FINAL
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/35eaa320-dfeb-4e3e-b379-74c3d42a82c3
  Mid-Tier_Schedule_22___Insurance_Requirements__v1.0 FINAL
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d5119250-1cc5-4bff-8b7e-04b1730bcfa8
  Mid-Tier_Schedule_20__Processing_Data__v1.2 FINAL_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d51232e-c06c-41a9-949a-69e8fdb8dd7c
  Mid-Tier_Schedule_19__Cyber_Essentials_Scheme__v1.0 FINAL
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/27fd82fe-cb28-436d-8957-234e2e49f3aa
  Mid-Tier_Schedule_03__Charges__v2 FINAL_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/111266b2-27ab-41dc-846f-dbe21ffe6e4d
  Mid-Tier_Schedule_13__Contract_Management__v1.1 FINAL_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/de4ce57f-acb6-4485-893d-a2ba57c889b4
  Lone Worker Mid-Tier_Award_Form_v1.2 FINAL_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6b9a63ec-e82d-40aa-90d5-8c036369233b
  Mid-Tier_Schedule_01__Definitions__v1.0 FINAL
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e5ddc572-cac1-4678-b364-bd8df564dd24
  Mid-Tier_Schedule_06__Transparency_Reports__v1.0 FINAL
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/646acdd0-fd3f-426a-b690-8e307b1ee07a
  Mid-Tier_Schedule_08__Implementation_Plan_and_Testing__v1.1 FINAL_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cdf6c3e1-2990-4acf-9dc6-e5b9ad951f42
  Mid-Tier_Schedule_05__Commercially_Sensitive_Information__v1.0 FINAL
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/27a865b0-8201-456b-9a27-db256030758e
  Mid-Tier_Schedule_36__Intellectual_Property_Rights__v1.1 FINAL
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/232271c7-3c81-4808-a22f-717f1d3c1b45
  Mid-Tier_Core_Terms_v1.1 FINAL
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/389952f1-719d-4f7f-aede-a997aada9712
  Mid_Tier_Schedule_07_Staff_Transfer_v1.1 FINAL
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b1e4c4f9-abb5-4bc7-ba39-31323c635570
  Mid-Tier_Schedule_10_Service_Levels_v1.3 FINAL_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/60cdf9fc-992b-4fbb-8a61-0bdddbda787e
  Mid-Tier_Schedule_25__Rectification_Plan__v1.0 FINAL
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/19bcbb18-569e-4a7c-8bdb-5983f092f05a
  Mid-Tier_Schedule_30__Exit_Management__v1.0 FINAL

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