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title: "Lone Worker Devices"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ff16"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-01-05"
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# Lone Worker Devices

Buyer: ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ff16

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## Summary

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage for a procurement process concerning lone worker devices. The Trust is initiating a market engagement to explore modern app-based safety solutions that may complement or replace its existing fob-based system. This process aligns with central government public authority standards. Interested suppliers should register on the Atamis portal to express interest and complete the engagement questionnaire by noon on 30th January 2026. The procurement seeks services within surveillance and security systems, tracing system services, emergency and security equipment, alarm systems, and telecommunications equipment in the UK. A future notice date is set for 2nd March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in surveillance systems, security devices, and telecommunications equipment to engage with a public authority on innovative safety solutions. The potential contract, valued at £300,000 (excluding VAT), supports engagement with both SMEs and VCSEs. With a contract period beginning on 1st July 2026 and extending potentially until 30th June 2033, companies can look forward to a substantial timeframe for business growth. Suppliers experienced in integrating app-based technologies into existing systems and those capable of delivering scalable safety solutions stand to benefit by participating in this procurement process. This initiative encourages innovation and collaboration within the security sector.

## Notice

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) is undertaking pre-market engagement to explore modern, app-based lone worker safety solutions that may complement or replace the Trust's existing fob-based system. The purpose of the market engagement is to gauge interest and connect with providers in the marketplace. The responses provided will be for information only and will not be assessed. Please register with the Atamis platform and download the guidance document for further information.

### Planning Information

The questionnaire will run on the Atamis portal: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome 
How to access the Questionnaire on the portal:
• Suppliers should register on the portal, if not already registered.
• To express an interest in this preliminary market engagement, search and select contract reference:
C404370 Market Engagement – Lone Worker Devices
• Please complete the questionnaire within the requirements section.
• Suppliers can contact the Atamis helpdesk at – support.health@atamis.co.uk or by calling 0800 9956035 for technical assistance when completing responses.
The closing time and date for the return of your responses is 12:00pm on 30th January 2026. Responses received after this date may be considered at EPUTs discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000193-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | WICKFORD |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS11 7XX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Rettendon and Runwell |
| Westminster constituency | Maldon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 35100000 - Emergency and security equipment
- 35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices
- 35121700 - Alarm systems
- 79714100 - Tracing system services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2026 at 10:49 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000193-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000193-2026
  5th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.eput.nhs.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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