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title: "T17/01_ Safe Zone"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY"
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# T17/01_ Safe Zone

Buyer: ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f00f41f6-ce3c-4d0f-ab63-2256109687d1

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## Summary

Anglia Ruskin University, based in Chelmsford, has recently completed the procurement process for a safety, security, and emergency management system under the tender titled "T17/01_ Safe Zone." This contract, awarded to CriticalArc Ltd., spans a period of 24 months with an option for two extensions of 12 months each. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the total contract value was set at £62,000. The contract period officially commenced on 17th August 2017 and concluded on 16th August 2019.

This contracting opportunity presents significant growth prospects for businesses in the security software and management systems industry. Companies specialising in safety and security technology, particularly those with frameworks in place, would thrive in competing for similar future contracts with Anglia Ruskin University and potentially other educational institutions. Given that small and medium-sized enterprises were not considered suitable under this tender, larger companies or partnerships may find themselves well-positioned in this market segment.

## Notice

Anglia Ruskin University has appointed a supplier for the provision of safety, security and emergency management system to help the university manage the day-to-day safety and security operations in regards to dispersed people, facilities and assets. The proposed contract is for 24 months, with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ef308d9-08bf-4bbd-924e-6367075994b2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 2017 - 16 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,000 |
| 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 | ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Marconi |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2019 at 08:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ef308d9-08bf-4bbd-924e-6367075994b2
- 7 Feb 2018 at 09:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ef308d9-08bf-4bbd-924e-6367075994b2
- 7 Feb 2018 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ef308d9-08bf-4bbd-924e-6367075994b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ef308d9-08bf-4bbd-924e-6367075994b2
  1st August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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