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Freedom To Speak Up Service

SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE

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Summary of the contracting process

The South of England Procurement Centre has concluded the procurement for a "Freedom To Speak Up Service", focusing on the provision of confidential staff liaison and freedom to speak up services. This contract falls under the Human Resources Management Consultancy Services category, with the project located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process utilised a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to its necessity, concluding on 21st January 2025. The contract, valued at 260,334.5 GBP, will run from 1st April 2025 until 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in human resources management consultancy, particularly those with experience in confidential staff liaison services. The selected supplier, The Guardian Service Ltd, an SME based in London, indicates the suitability of small and medium-sized enterprises for these types of contracts. Engaging in such procurement can help SMEs expand their services, build credibility in government contracting, and establish a presence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Freedom To Speak Up Service

Notice Description

Provision of Confidential Staff Liaison and Freedom To Speak Up Service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f6a492a3-fa07-4f45-be54-5855cb2a28d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e52b3bf2-9aa1-444a-a0e9-c111530fcf9a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£260,334 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£260,334 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COSHAM, PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
SO30 2FY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Hedge End North
Westminster Constituency
Hamble Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE GUARDIAN SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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