Scope
Reference
C404370
Description
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) is undertaking pre-market engagement to explore modern, app-based lone worker safety solutions that may complement or replace the Trust’s existing fob-based system.
The purpose of the market engagement is to gauge interest and connect with providers in the marketplace. The responses provided will be for information only and will not be assessed.
Please register with the Atamis platform and download the guidance document for further information.
Total value (estimated)
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2031
- Possible extension to 30 June 2033
- 7 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices
- 79714100 - Tracing system services
- 35100000 - Emergency and security equipment
- 35121700 - Alarm systems
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
30 January 2026
Engagement process description
The questionnaire will run on the Atamis portal: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
How to access the Questionnaire on the portal:
• Suppliers should register on the portal, if not already registered.
• To express an interest in this preliminary market engagement, search and select contract reference:
C404370 Market Engagement – Lone Worker Devices
• Please complete the questionnaire within the requirements section.
• Suppliers can contact the Atamis helpdesk at – support.health@atamis.co.uk or by calling 0800 9956035 for technical assistance when completing responses.
The closing time and date for the return of your responses is 12:00pm on 30th January 2026. Responses received after this date may be considered at EPUTs discretion.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
2 March 2026
Contracting authority
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRRJ-6511-ZDJL
The Lodge, Lodge Approach
Wickford
SS11 7XX
United Kingdom
Contact name: Andrew Wright
Telephone: 07484982397
Email: andrew.wright50@nhs.net
Website: https://www.eput.nhs.uk
Region: UKH36 - Heart of Essex
Organisation type: Public authority - central government