Tender

Confidential Staff Liaison and Freedom to Speak up Service

OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

30 Apr 2025 at 08:21

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18 Apr 2025 at 14:50

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Tender

18 Apr 2025 at 14:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust involves an active tender for a "Confidential Staff Liaison and Freedom to Speak up Service." This tender falls under the special education services industry category, with additional links to vocational training and education services, and is located in Dartford, England, United Kingdom. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with an open procedure method above threshold. Potential suppliers have until 25th May 2025 to submit their tenders. The contract period is set to start on 1st September 2025 and conclude on 31st August 2028, with an estimated contract value of £450,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those focusing on staff liaison and support systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-suited to compete, given the procurement's suitability criteria that favour these groups. Businesses with experience or interest in enhancing organisational culture through confidential advisory services are encouraged to participate, potentially expanding their service portfolio and gaining a foothold in public-sector contracts within the health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Confidential Staff Liaison and Freedom to Speak up Service

Notice Description

Provision of Trust Wide Confidential Staff Liaison and Freedom to Speak up Service Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8be286f6-9949-4df9-97d4-e590c3377f9b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80340000 - Special education services

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA2 7WG
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Maypole & Leyton Cross
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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