Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ce4-4677-73a5-973e-e3f99503efe9/lone-worker-protection-services pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Lone Worker Protection Services [Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs) Estimated value Not stated Published 15 Feb 2024 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Defra Group is looking to explore the market, in advance of a formal tendering process, to identify a solution which enhances the protection offered to Lone workers. Tasks undertaken and the locations worked by Defra group staff are varied and can require staff to work in vulnerable situations where threats may be social or environmental, which could lead to a potential loss of life. The key requirements of a lone worker solution and managed support services, are: - A system that can track every user, store user details, where users are located, where they are going to and when they have returned. - A service which allows for check-ins, raising SOS alerts and incapacity monitoring. - The technology must have the capability to work in poor signal areas. - Access to an emergency call/alert monitoring centre that is manned 24/7 - The ability to locate users in emergency situations. - The service offered should be flexible and reflect the 24/7 hours when lone workers may be active. To indicate your organisation's interest in tendering for a future contract please contact This PIN does not constitute a formal notice to tender and there is no guarantee Defra will proceed with an external tendering exercise. By registering your interest, you are not committing to any future tender submission and replies will not form part of any subsequent tender process or evaluation. Read full description ## CPV classification Health and safety services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/6cbed439-6be3-4c22-b313-60309e260006) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs) [Sector More Architecture, engineering & surveying tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/architecture-engineering-surveying) ## More tenders like this [Vacuum Pump Tritium Testing · UK Atomic Energy Authority · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1464c-dd0c-72ed-b7bd-bac1e52155ab/vacuum-pump-tritium-testing) [Mechanical and Electrical Consultant Tender · University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust · 36 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-0fba-7085-98fc-1c9389531130/mechanical-and-electrical-consultant-tender) [Asbestos Surveys · Northamptonshire Partnership Homes · 26 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3963-732e-a081-bef649a3206b/asbestos-surveys) [Design Lead for Christchurch Learning Centre School Satellite · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council · 30 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-59e7-72ad-900a-82eaae1a3048/design-lead-for-christchurch-learning-centre-school-satellite) [Penistone Station - Independent Assessor · Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · 25 days left · 12 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7973-71c1-9c37-1ba8178069cf/penistone-station-independent-assessor) [CA18575 - RFQ 2026/42 - Conservation Engineer for St Paul's Church The Crag Cemetery Rostrevor · Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) · 26 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a144b0-e0b5-70b1-a4eb-e5b6dc8d3bbe/ca18575-rfq-202642-conservation-engineer-for-st-pauls-church-the-crag-ceme)