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Freedom to Speak Up Service 2026

COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE PARTNERSHIP N H S TRUST

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08 Apr 2026 at 15:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Freedom to Speak Up Service 2026" was conducted by the Coventry And Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust. This service falls under the miscellaneous services category, specifically advocacy services, aimed at supporting the Freedom to Speak Up Guardian Services. The procurement was executed using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in Coventry, England, the procurement process has concluded with the status marked as complete. The tender period ended on 6th February 2026, and the contract commenced on 6th March 2026, running through to 12th April 2027. The total value of the contract is £479,020.44, and key dates like the award date on 4th March 2026 are noteworthy.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its emphasis on diverse supplier participation. Businesses that specialise in advocacy and support services, particularly those experienced in working within public healthcare systems, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. Given that the service is scheduled over more than a year, it offers a stable opportunity for growth and relationship-building with a prominent healthcare trust in the region. The Guardian Service, an SME based in London, was successfully awarded the contract, showcasing potential for similar organisations to penetrate or expand within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Freedom to Speak Up Service 2026

Notice Description

Freedom to Speak Up Guardian Services (Advocacy)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-caa1bb6c-c4b5-40b2-ba63-b174dac095e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daf76041-ff83-4e29-9607-e4363364628b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£479,020 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£479,020 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2027 1-2 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
COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE PARTNERSHIP N H S TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV6 6NY
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Longford
Westminster Constituency
Coventry East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE GUARDIAN SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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