Tender

Freedom to Speak Up Guardian Service

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

17 Jan 2022 at 08:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is currently seeking a supplier for the "Freedom to Speak Up Guardian Service" as part of their procurement process that is classified under business services. The tender was published on 17th January 2022, with expressions of interest required by 21st January 2022. The contract is set to commence on 1st March 2022 and will extend until 28th February 2023. The procurement process adopts an open method, aiming to enhance staff engagement and ensure safety within the healthcare environment by providing confidential support for comments and concerns.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and support services, particularly those with experience in healthcare and employee relations. SMEs may find this particularly relevant as they can offer innovative solutions for fostering a safe voice for NHS staff. Companies equipped to provide 24/7 services, with an understanding of whistleblowing regulations and the healthcare sector, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract and contribute to improving the quality of care within Kent's community health services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Freedom to Speak Up Guardian Service

Notice Description

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) employs approximately 5000 staff made up of community nurses, physiotherapists, dieticians, podiatrists, dental staff, sexual health and many other health care professionals and corporate services. KCHFT is one of the largest community health providers in England, serving a population of 1.4 million people across Kent, East Sussex and parts of London Boroughs in settings such as schools, people's homes, community clinics and community hospitals. The Freedom to Speak up Guardian is a service each Trust in the country has to support staff to speak up in order to make suggestions for improvement or highlight if something has, or could go wrong. It is established to prevent harm, learn lessons and improve services for staff, patients and the wider population. The Freedom to Speak up Guardian is a key part of the process and the Guardian will take calls from any member of staff, signposting and supporting staff to take the next steps to resolve a current issue, or to gather themes and trends in areas highlighted to direct trust work and focus to specific areas where improvements can be made. KCHFT are looking for a supplier to provide an independent and confidential Freedom to Speak Up Guardian Service. The service should provide all KCHFT staff with direct and confidential access to a dedicated Freedom to Speak Up Guardian 24/7/365, to discuss any matter relating to patient care, patient safety and work-related concerns. This will include everything from a simple conversation up to the formal raising or 'whistleblowing' of a serious concern or allegation. Expressions of interest (EOI) must be submitted via the Procontract procurement portal (Proactis) under the opportunity number DN591697. Any correspondence to the Authority's staff email address will be disregarded. Please login via the following link to express your interest if already registered, or the link will also allow you to register for free and then express your interest https://procontract.due-north.com/Login (https://procontract.due-north.com/Login). Please note that the ITT documentation (including the full specification) will be released to all suppliers who have expressed interest on closure of the EOI window.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc8251a2-aeb4-4008-93ad-4aa0d3bee8cb
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£77,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 6-12 months
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
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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