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Provision of Independent Freedom To Speak Up Guardian Service

NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL

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11 Jul 2025 at 12:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), based in London, awarded a contract on 1st June 2025 for the provision of an independent Freedom to Speak Up Guardian Service in the United Kingdom. This falls under the industry category of guidance services. The procurement method used was a limited competition through competitive quotation below the threshold. The contract value is £149,698.46 and spans from 2nd June 2025 to 2nd June 2027. The procurement process is complete, and the award was made to The Guardian Service, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), on 11th July 2025.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses in the guidance services industry, especially those classified as SMEs, as it highlights the NMC's commitment to engaging with smaller suppliers. The focus on developing an independent service underscores a growing market for consultancy and support services aimed at enhancing organisational transparency and communication. Companies offering similar services could find potential for business growth by partnering with public sector entities or similar authorities seeking to implement best practices within their organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Independent Freedom To Speak Up Guardian Service

Notice Description

Provision of Independent Freedom To Speak Up Guardian Service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9bea1550-9b20-4e28-b8d6-991861d7e4c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a9cb04a-7ef5-4b8b-b19d-9ca2dd3694e8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£149,698 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,698 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 2 Jun 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1B 1PZ
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE GUARDIAN SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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