---
title: "Further Provision of Orbis Lone Worker Devices"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05151d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-15"
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# Further Provision of Orbis Lone Worker Devices

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05151d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Southend-on-Sea City Council, a sub-central government authority, located in Southend On Sea, Essex, procuring Orbis Lone Worker Devices through Vodafone Limited. The procurement falls within the telecommunications industry, specifically mobile telephones, and it commenced with the award stage on 15th May 2025. The procurement was executed through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, reflecting a continuation of existing services. The contract title is "Further Provision of Orbis Lone Worker Devices," and it spans from 2nd May 2025 to 1st May 2028, offering options for additional units and services.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses in telecommunications, especially those specialising in mobile telephones and safety devices, to explore partnerships or alternative solutions for lone worker protection systems. Vodafone's sizeable involvement suggests potential collaboration or competitive diversification for other companies in this sector. Businesses offering similar technology or supplementary services could leverage this contract to propose enhancements or new technologies, fostering growth and expansion within this industry framework.

## Notice

Southend-on-Sea City Council is looking to continued usage of Orbis Lone Worker Devices (currently via Vodafone Ltd). Orbis Lone Worker Protection with Code 5 1000 GPS Device (including Service) and Roaming SIM x 345 units.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021973-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2025 - 1 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,922 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND ON SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6FA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32250000 - Mobile telephones

## Release History

- 15 May 2025 at 17:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021973-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021973-2025
  15th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southend.gov.uk
- http://www.vodafone.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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