Award

Freedom to Speak Up Guardian Provider

WEST SUFFOLK CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP

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Award

29 Nov 2023 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group recently awarded a contract for the "Freedom to Speak Up Guardian Provider" service. The procurement process was conducted using a limited competitive quotation method, with a contract value of £51,486.19 in GBP. The procurement stage has been completed, and the contract period is set to start on December 4, 2023, and end on December 3, 2024. The service falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services and is located in the East of England region.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to participate. Businesses well-suited to compete in this procurement process are those offering consultancy services in the areas of employee support and engagement. The buying organisation, West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group, based in Ipswich, UK, seeks to improve employee well-being through the provision of an independent Freedom to Speak Up Guardian service.

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Notice Title

Freedom to Speak Up Guardian Provider

Notice Description

The Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) are looking to introduce an independent Freedom to Speak up Guardian for ICB employees in the first instance with an active exploration of expanding this service to support our primary care colleagues across the Suffolk and North East Essex localities within the second half of the 12 month contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c05484a1-292b-461b-ac91-55d66a9f1485
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8fde1d6-d166-4679-aac3-0b47cd963a5b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,486 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,486 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2023 - 3 Dec 2024 1-2 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
WEST SUFFOLK CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE GUARDIAN SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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