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Freedom to Speak Up/Guardian Services

NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES

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26 Mar 2025 at 06:56

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS South West - Acutes has awarded a contract titled "Freedom to Speak Up/Guardian Services" under the industry category of helpdesk services, providing independent services aimed at promoting transparency and safe reporting within the organisation. This contract, valued at £434,125.19, spans from 1st March 2025 to 29th February 2028, covering a wide range of geographical locations including the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, and internationally. The procurement utilised a restricted procedure method, reflecting a selective approach for the tender, and was initiated with a tender period ending on 22nd November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in services such as business and management consultancy, auditing, fraud audit, investigation, and security services. Although it is not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, larger entities equipped to deliver comprehensive and independent guardian services are ideal candidates to compete for such contracts, fostering business growth through extensive service provision across various regions with NHS clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Freedom to Speak Up/Guardian Services

Notice Description

Three Year Contract for the Provision of an Independent Freedom to Speak Up/Guardian Services to Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57bb6659-3f74-42a6-9fbe-76a9e61fc112
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

CPV Codes

72253100 - Helpdesk services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212400 - Fraud audit services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79700000 - Investigation and security services

79721000 - Detective agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£434,125 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 29 Feb 2028 3-4 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
NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES
Contact Name
Simon Worthy
Contact Email
simon.worthy@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 5AF
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Priory
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE GUARDIAN SERVICE

Further Information

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