Planning

Request for Information (RFI) NLFT - Freedom to Speak Up Services

NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST SHARED SERVICE

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Planning

24 Jan 2025 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

The North East London NHS Foundation Trust Shared Service (NELFT) has initiated a Request for Information (RFI) titled "Freedom to Speak Up Services" within the guidance services industry category. Located in Rainham, London (postcode RM13 8GQ), this procurement process is currently at the planning stage with an engagement end date set for 31st January 2025. The NELFT is seeking information to review its Freedom to Speak Up Services, aiming to improve staff survey results, reduce claims of bullying and formal grievances, and enhance overall organisational wellbeing.

This tender represents a promising business growth opportunity, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It seeks service providers capable of facilitating meetings, familiarising themselves with the NHS Trust's policies, and engaging with staff regarding the service and escalation processes. The resulting contract will be awarded through a competitive procurement process. Businesses specialising in guidance, counselling services, and organisational well-being will find this tender well-suited to their expertise and capabilities.

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Notice Title

Request for Information (RFI) NLFT - Freedom to Speak Up Services

Notice Description

The North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is seeking information to review Freedom to Speak up Services with Guardians. It is expected that the provider shall take responsibility for all meetings and familiarising itself with the organisation's relevant policies, the agreed escalation process outlined in the service specification and associated policies, and engaging with all staff regarding the service and escalation process. The service provider will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation and effectiveness of the Freedom to Speak Up Service. Goals of the Freedom to Speak Up Service: * Improvements in staff survey results * Reduction in the number of claims of bullying * Reduction in the number of formal grievances * Reduction in the number of grievances becoming litigious. * Reduction in organisational time and resources in handling complaints, grievances, etc. * Increased staff engagement with the service provider to highlight areas of concern. These goals aim to foster a supportive and transparent work environment, enhancing the overall wellbeing and satisfaction of the staff within the NLFT. Suppliers are invited to submit information relative to the specification / responses to the questions posed. The purpose of this exercise is a request for information from the market with a view to entering a procurement process and award of a contract. Suppliers should message through the Atamis portal for queries relating to this Request for Information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d9f5771c-24f5-4461-bc0d-0caa40346ef5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/030fc4bb-4c7c-42af-a430-713fe176cb8f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST SHARED SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RAINHAM
Postcode
RM13 8GQ
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Havering
Electoral Ward
Rainham & Wennington
Westminster Constituency
Dagenham and Rainham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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