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    ContractsPersonal Safety Devices for Lone Workers
    Awarded contract

    Personal Safety Devices for Lone Workers

    Awarded
    £47.2k
    Published 15 Jul 2026

    LRA requires a fully managed lone worker safety solution with wearable devices, 24/7 monitoring, real-time tracking, and emergency response services for library staff across multiple sites.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 15 Jul 2026· 4 months agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £47.2k
    Published 15 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £47,152
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      3 Jun 2026
      5 months ago
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • RH
      RELIANCE HIGH-TECH LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 4 months ago.

    15 Jul 2026Today3 Jun 2026

    Brief

    The Libraries, Registration and Archives (LRA) service is seeking a comprehensive, fully managed lone worker protection solution for staff operating across multiple library sites and environments. The solution must include: wearable personal safety devices with advanced features such as fall detection, discreet alarm activation, and two-way communication; 24/7 professional monitoring and response services via an Alarm Receiving Centre; real-time location tracking and incident reporting capabilities; and automated escalation protocols including emergency services contact when required. This is a continuation of existing provision to ensure uninterrupted safety coverage for lone workers. Suppliers should be capable of managing device deployment, maintenance, monitoring operations, and emergency response coordination.

    Track record

    6 awards · 6 winners
    Open panel

    Mostly framework call-offs rather than head-to-head competition.

    In professional services, KENT COUNTY COUNCIL has awarded 6 contracts to 6 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. WAVEMAKER LIMITED1× · 17%
    2. Birketts LLP1× · 17%
    3. ConsultConstruct1× · 17%
    4. Smart Parking Ltd1× · 17%
    5. RELIANCE HIGH-TECH LIMITED1× · 17%
    6. JONES LANG LASALLE LIMITED1× · 17%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    f57bf549-2754-43c1-8330-3e04f6694334-906481

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