Software firm locks in three more years with Westminster City Council

A Worcestershire-based software firm has secured a three-year contract extension with Westminster City Council to deliver, install and manage digital management systems across the city.
Keynetics’ technology includes Bluetooth-enabled key safes, a cloud-based access management and auditing platform and a mobile app for key safe access.
While primarily used in domiciliary care services in Westminster, the solutions are adaptable for wider applications.
The contract was awarded based on criteria such as physical and digital security, app performance, service delivery, supply chain efficiency, social value and sustainability.
Key features like visit scheduling, access auditing and the ability to grant or revoke permissions have been standout advantages during the first two years of the partnership.
Stuart Wheeler, managing director at Keynetics said: “In addition to the well-known features of our products, sustainability is one of the most appealing benefits for organisations in both private and public sectors.
“In Westminster’s case, the fact that we remove and redeploy our solutions at different locations is not only cost-saving but also environmentally friendly; it improves the visual appeal of the Westminster area by reducing key safe clutter, which is common at multiple occupancy sites, particularly in densely populated cities like London.”
Jonathan Wills, senior delivery manager at Westminster City Council said: “Our collaboration with Keynetics has enabled us to introduce a significant new technology to the Borough – the first of its kind to be used in a UK local authority – and to offer a cutting edge and best in class product and service to our residents. A successful pilot proved the efficacy and benefits of the products and cemented a very positive relationship with Keynetics – one which we are happy to see continue with a longer-term contract now in place.”