PHOENIX COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION (BELLINGHAM AND DOWNHAM) LIMITED
Buyer Name: PHOENIX COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION (BELLINGHAM AND DOWNHAM) LIMITED
Buyer Address: The Green Man, 355 Bromley Road, London, UKI44, SE6 2RP, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Julia Holland
Contact Email: Julia.holland@phoenixch.org.uk
Contact Telephone: +447515605021
Justification for Direct Award under the Procurement Act 2023 Title: Provision of Lone Working Devices and Monitoring Services - Reliance High-Tech Ltd Contract Value: £41,636.16 (over 3 years) Contracting Authority: Phoenix Community Housing Supplier: Reliance High-Tech Ltd 1. Background and Requirement Phoenix currently uses Reliance High-Tech Ltd to provide lone worker monitoring services for 87 staff devices. These services are essential to ensure the safety and wellbeing of employees working alone or in potentially high-risk environments. The current devices and service arrangements are embedded in our operational protocols. To meet increased operational demand, we require an additional 60 devices, bringing the total number to 147. The supplier will continue to monitor and support all devices remotely and provide replacements on a like-for-like basis. Devices will be delivered to the Green Man Offices. 2. Procurement Act 2023 Justification for Direct Award This contract falls below the threshold for full competitive tendering under the Procurement Act 2023. However, we are providing this justification in line with principles of transparency, value for money, and operational continuity. The proposed direct award is justified under Section 41(3) (below-threshold contracts) and Section 43 (direct award circumstances) due to: Continuity of Service (Section 43(1)(a) - Technical Compatibility): The continued use of the same supplier avoids disruptions and compatibility issues between monitoring systems, devices, and user training. Introducing a different supplier at this stage would result in dual systems, increased cost, and complexity. Low Contract Value: The total contract value (£41,636.16 over three years) is significantly below the relevant threshold for goods and services (£213,477 incl. VAT as of 2025). Urgency and Operational Necessity: The additional 60 devices are urgently required to meet staff safety obligations, and a change in provider would require a procurement and implementation lead time that poses risk to operational continuity and staff welfare. 3. Contract Details Duration: 3 years Monthly Value: £1,156.56 Annual Value: £13,878.72 Total Value: £41,636.16 Devices Covered: 87 existing (with replacements) + 60 new = 147 total Delivery Location: Phoenix Community Housing Office Support: Remote monitoring and technical support 4. Value for Money and Risk Management Reliance High-Tech Ltd has demonstrated consistent performance and responsiveness during the current term. The proposed pricing for the expanded service is competitive and offers continuity with no retraining or dual-system costs. The risk of disruption from changing supplier is disproportionate to the potential marginal savings from a retender.
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Lot 1 Status: complete
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
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