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title: "Personal Safety Device Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f50c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Personal Safety Device Framework

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f50c

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council has completed the awarding stage of the procurement process for the Personal Safety Device Framework, initially announced in January 2026. The framework is intended for various public contracting authorities throughout the UK, with an estimated value of up to £4,000,000 excluding VAT. This project focuses on health and safety services, primarily supplying Lone Worker and Personal Safety solutions to enhance the safety of employees across diverse sectors, spanning from councils to emergency services. The procurement stage is currently marked as complete, with the awarded contract starting from 1st June 2026 and running until 31st May 2030. TOTALMOBILE LIMITED has been selected as the supplier through an open procurement method, emphasising its alignment with the strategic objectives of Suffolk County Council.

This framework provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in producing and managing personal safety devices. The contract prompts companies to align with stringent safety standards and monitoring capabilities, making it attractive to businesses focused on technology integration for safety applications. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are notably well-suited for this opportunity, given the project's scope and the potential for scaling their business to meet the demands of various public sector agencies. The emphasis on operational flexibility across locations and conditions broadens the scope for innovation and competitive offerings among service providers aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council intends to establish a single vendor framework for Personal Safety Devices. The Framework will be available for use by Suffolk County Council, including any trading organisations wholly owned by the Council; arm's length bodies established by the Council and other public contracting authorities within the UK, including but not limited to: district and borough councils; Mayoral Authorities; Unitary Authorities; County Councils; Police; Fire and Rescue Services; Ambulance Services, Probation Service; Health Authorities; Voluntary and Community Sector; Higher and Further Educational establishments; Schools; Free schools, Academies and Pupil Referral Units. The contract is for the provision of a monitored Lone Worker and Personal Safety solution, with devices that allow actuations with appropriate intervention as required, assisting staff in carrying out their duties safely, and minimising additional risks associated with working alone. Included in this contract is training for all users of these services. Included in this contract is training for all users of these services. The aim is to provide maximum flexibility for SCC and any other organisations who may choose to use the Framework, in ensuring the personal safety of its employees. We require a range of devices and solutions that can be used by individuals who have differing risk levels in the delivery of their duties. We require devices and solutions that are easy to use and have proportionate escalation methods and routes. Devices and solutions should be provided for a wide range of needs, roles and risk profiles. This opportunity was available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties were invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender was 23rd January 2026 at 12:00 (noon). The total framework value is up to PS4,000,000 (excluding VAT).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043849-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2029-11-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | £4,000,000 |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71317200 - Health and safety services

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 11:45 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043849-2026
- 8 Jan 2026 at 10:49 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001350-2026
- 12 Dec 2025 at 15:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082572-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043849-2026
  13th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001350-2026
  8th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082572-2025
  12th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://suffolk.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.totalmobile.co.uk/

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