---
title: "Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060919"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PEABODY TRUST"
published: "2026-05-26"
---

# Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC)

Buyer: PEABODY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060919

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Peabody Trust, a public authority based in London, sought to engage an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) for Emergency Alarm Monitoring Services, designed to operate 24/7 to support vulnerable residents across numerous regions in the UK. The tender was conducted using an open procurement method and classified under services within the alarm-monitoring industry category. The process reached completion, with a contract awarded to Taking Care Personal Alarms Limited for £450,000. The procedure incorporated submissions from seven bids, all from SMEs, with the final contract starting on July 1, 2026, and potentially extending up to March 30, 2036, following a scheduled signature date on June 20, 2026.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in alarm-monitoring services and technology solutions to engage with sub-central government entities. SMEs, particularly those with capabilities in delivering comprehensive monitoring services and innovative alarm systems, are well-suited to replicate the success of Taking Care Personal Alarms Limited in securing similar public procurement contracts. The structure of the contract, allowing for extensions, offers long-term partnership opportunities with Peabody Trust, thus promising stability and potential for business growth and the expansion of service reach across the UK regions.

## Notice

Peabody Trust wishes to engage an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) to provide Emergency Alarm Monitoring Services 24 hours per day 7 days a week to support vulnerable residents.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract will be for an initial term of 3 years extendable at the Client's sole option for an additional extension period of 2 years and then subsequent extensions of 1 year up to a maximum contract term of 10 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049249-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,300,000 |
| Lots value | £1,300,000 |
| Awards value | £450,000 |
| 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 | PEABODY TRUST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 7JB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | St George's |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TAKING CARE PERSONAL ALARMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 16:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049249-2026
- 19 Jan 2026 at 19:05 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004560-2026
- 19 Jan 2026 at 16:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004480-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049249-2026
  26th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004560-2026
  19th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004480-2026
  19th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://taking.care/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2BCP3R8886
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.peabody.org.uk/

## Provenance

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