Tender

Freedom to Speak Up/Guardian Services

NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES

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Tender

28 Oct 2024 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

Devon Partnership NHS Trust has initiated a tender process for a three-year contract to provide Independent Freedom to Speak Up/Guardian Services. This tender focuses on helpdesk services, including auditing, fraud audit, business and management consultancy, investigation and security, and detective agency services. The contracting authority for this tender is NHS South West - Acutes, based in Exeter. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, using a restricted procedure under a selective procurement method. Key upcoming dates include the tender period end date on 22nd November 2024 and the contract period starting on 1st February 2025 and ending on 31st January 2028. The estimated contract value is between £100,000 and £150,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in helpdesk and security services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive auditing and consultancy solutions. Given the nature of the services required, businesses with expertise in ensuring compliance and maintaining high ethical standards are well-suited to compete. Larger firms with substantial experience in handling sensitive and confidential matters across diverse jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and broader international regions, will benefit from the growth opportunities presented by this contract. Despite being unsuitable for SMEs and VCSEs, this procurement process allows larger enterprises to secure a steady, long-term engagement within the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Freedom to Speak Up/Guardian Services

Notice Description

Three Year Contract for the Provision of an Independent Freedom to Speak Up/Guardian Services to Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b139aa80-94dc-409d-9ba9-05e9340b96da
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

72253100 - Helpdesk services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212400 - Fraud audit services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79700000 - Investigation and security services

79721000 - Detective agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 5AF
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Priory
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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