Award

Confidential Staff Liaison and Freedom to Speak Up Services

OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

25 Sep 2025 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust involves the "Confidential Staff Liaison and Freedom to Speak Up Services" contract, classified under the translation services category (CPV code 79530000). The location of the services is in England, United Kingdom, specifically in Dartford with postal code DA2 7WG. This procurement has reached the award stage as of 25th September 2025, with the contract awarded to The Guardian Service. The open procedure method was used for this above-threshold tender, which was concluded with the award notice published on the same date. The contract will commence on 10th October 2025 and is set to end on 9th October 2028, valued at £327,635 for the tender, while the award value is £562,768.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in translation and communication services, particularly those capable of providing personnel liaison and advocacy services across organisational levels. While the contract is not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, it could benefit larger enterprises or those with ample experience in handling confidential and sensitive communication tasks within the healthcare sector. Engaging in this contract could enhance a company's reputation and expand its portfolio, particularly for those aiming to strengthen their presence within public sector contracts in the UK.

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Notice Title

Confidential Staff Liaison and Freedom to Speak Up Services

Notice Description

Provision of Staff Liaison and Freedom to Speak Up Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8f5a2091-f165-43bf-ad33-c750eec3a07b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ea34fc1-7c4d-421f-8abe-280836380f42
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£327,635 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£562,768 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2025 - 9 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE GUARDIAN SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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