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Published 1 Aug 2025, 09:56 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Lone Worker Solutions · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: Caerphilly County Borough Council (Local council)

ServicesAbove thresholdSME suitable
Planned pipeline value£200,000pipeline notice, not a live tender
Tender notice expected 3 Nov 2025from the planned procurement notice
Contract term 3 yrsends 30 Apr 2029 · up to 30 Apr 2031 with extensions · starts 1 May 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Caerphilly County Borough Council is conducting a pre market engagement exercise to gather information on current and emerging lone worker safety solutions. This RFI is intended to inform the Council’s understanding of available technologies and services in preparation for potential future procurement activity.

The Council currently has a contract in place for lone worker safety solutions until 30 April 2026. The existing provision includes a combination of fob-style devices and mobile applications installed on employees’ smartphones.

Approximately 150 employees across various departments—including Housing, Environmental Health, and Trading Standards—are currently using the system.

The Council is seeking to: - Understand the range of lone worker safety solutions currently available in the market. - Explore innovative technologies that enhance lone worker protection. - Assess the scalability, integration capabilities, and user experience of available solutions. - Identify potential suppliers for future procurement opportunities.

CPV: IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1PlannedRenewal 3 yrsSME
Contract period: 1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 30 Apr 2031 with extensions
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: Extension options published

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Past planning notice
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
1 Aug 2025, 09:56 BST
Last source update
1 Aug 2025, 09:56 BST
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-045054
Latest notice
Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2)
Classification (CPV)
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Delivery area
Wales (UKL16)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-056af0 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Submission deadline
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Timeline

1 Aug 2025 → 1 May 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Planning notice published
    1 Aug 2025, 09:56 BST
  2. Market engagement
    1 Sept 2025, 23:59 BST

    Interested suppliers are invited to respond with information addressing the following areas:

    Company Overview

    Company background and relevant experience.

    Existing clients in the public sector (if applicable).

    Product/Service Description

    Overview of lone worker devices and/or software solutions.

    Key features (e.g., GPS tracking, panic alerts, two-way communication, fall detection).

    Compatibility with mobile platforms (iOS/Android) and wearable devices.

    Innovation and Differentiation

    Unique features or innovations.

    Integration with other systems (e.g., HR, incident reporting, emergency services).

    Support and Maintenance

    Service levels and support arrangements.

    Training and onboarding processes.

    Data Security and Compliance

    Approach to data protection and GDPR compliance.

    Hosting arrangements (e.g., cloud-based, on-premise).

    Commercial Information

    Indicative pricing models (e.g., per user, per device).

    Contractual flexibility and licensing options.

    Please submit your response electronically to: Jessica Thomas ([email protected]) by 23:59 on Monday 01 September 2025.

    Responses should be no more than 5 pages in length and may include supporting brochures or product sheets as appendices.

    This RFI is issued solely for information-gathering purposes and does not constitute a commitment to procure any goods or services. The Council is not liable for any costs incurred by respondents in the preparation or submission of responses.

  3. Tender notice expected360 days ago
    3 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMT
  4. Contract starts182 days ago
    1 May 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    1 Aug 2025, 09:56 BST
    UK2

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Pipeline notice
Awards (0)
No award published
Contracts (0)
No contract published
Bid statistics
No aggregate bid statistics published

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Caerphilly County Borough Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central governmentWelsh devolved regulations apply GB-PPON: PWHP-2369-JPYL Penallta House, Tredomen Park, Hengoed, Wales, CF82 7PGContact name, email, phone

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure