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title: "Lone working SOS device"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0664df"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-15"
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# Lone working SOS device

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0664df

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by West Suffolk Council for the supply of Lone Working SOS devices, an opportunity publicised in Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of goods and is relevant to the main CPV classifications of individual and support equipment. The tender has reached the award stage, with key dates indicating completion as of 15th May 2026. The contract, awarded directly under a "below threshold - without competition" procurement method, spans from 14th May 2026 to 1st February 2029.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in safety and emergency devices. SMEs capable of providing comprehensive service packages, including device deployment, GPS tracking, and technical support, would find this contract highly beneficial. The awarded supplier, SKYGUARD LIMITED, exemplifies the scale and service offering required, as they have been tasked with ensuring continuous support and reliability of the SOS safety devices, demonstrating the value smaller enterprises can offer in this sector.

## Notice

Peoplesafe provide SOS safety devices for lone workers that include emergency alert activation, real-time GPS location tracking, and secure notification to designated supervisors or monitoring personnel. Services shall include device deployment, a secure management platform, technical support, maintenance, and ongoing system reliability to ensure continuous protection of employees.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044723-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2026 - 1 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,190 |
| Contracts value | £35,190 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | BURY ST EDMUNDS |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 3YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Minden |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35810000 - Individual equipment
- 35820000 - Support equipment

## Release History

- 15 May 2026 at 06:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044723-2026
- 14 May 2026 at 07:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044196-2026
- 9 Mar 2026 at 09:07 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020699-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044723-2026
  15th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044196-2026
  14th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020699-2026
  9th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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