Official UK procurement notice
Lone Worker Solutions · UK public procurement notice
Authority: Caerphilly County Borough Council (Local council)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionCaerphilly 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 publishedLot #1PlannedRenewal
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)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-056af0Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
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Timeline
1 Aug 2025 → 1 May 2026 · 4 dates- Planning notice published1 Aug 2025, 09:56 BST
- Market engagement1 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 (thomaj11@caerphilly.gov.uk) 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.
- Tender notice expected360 days ago3 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMT
- Contract starts182 days ago1 May 2026, 00:00 BST
Notice history
1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender- Preliminary market engagement notice published1 Aug 2025, 09:56 BSTUK2
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
Official documents & specifications (1)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender