FOI_8494

Internal Reference Number: FOI_8494

Date Request Received: 28/02/2025 00:00:00

Date Request Replied To: 21/03/2025 00:00:00

This response was sent via: By Email

Request Summary: Lone workers

Request Category: Private Individuals


Question Number 1: Please could you respond by email to the below freedom of Information request regarding the provision of lone worker devices or apps within your Trust. • How many of your employees are defined as lone workers or high-risk staff?

Answer To Question 1: We have not identified the specific number of lone workers at the trust – we have however identified employee groups who undertake lone working. 13 lone workers were identified through the contract with Skyguard Limited T/A Peoplesafe

Question Number 2: • Who is your current provider of lone worker devices/apps?

Answer To Question 2: We do not have a trust wide supplier – departments have purchased their own devices based on risk and the type of alarm required. Primary supplier as identified by Procurement is Skyguard Limited T/A Peoplesafe

Question Number 3: • How did you procure the service (e.g. tender, direct award, framework)?

Answer To Question 3: These were purchased directly after engagement with local security experts Procurement contract with Skyguard Limited T/A Peoplesafe was awarded under a quotation exercise

Question Number 4: • If framework, which framework did you procure through (GCloud, NHS Framework or other)?

Answer To Question 4: N/A

Question Number 5: • How many devices/apps do you currently pay for?

Answer To Question 5: Skyguard Limited T/A Peoplesafe contract - 20 devices

Question Number 6: • How much are you paying per device/app?

Answer To Question 6: £10 subscription fee per device

Question Number 7: • What is the end date for your current contract?

Answer To Question 7: Skyguard Limited T/A Peoplesafe contract - 06/06/2025

Question Number 8: • What is the name and job title of the person or persons managing your lone worker devices/apps?

Answer To Question 8: Local Security Management Specialist

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