Award

Provision of Freedom To Speak Up Guardian ("FTSUG")

KENT & MEDWAY NHS SOCIAL CARE & PARTNERSHIP TRUST

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Award

09 Dec 2021 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) is seeking to provide a Freedom To Speak Up Guardian (FTSUG) service, classified under human resources management consultancy services. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract for this 24/7 service signed on 8th December 2021, amounting to £500,000. This service will support staff in expressing concerns, assist managers in resolving issues, and protect the Trust's integrity. The contract is set for a duration of four years and involves operations within the UK, specifically Maidstone (region UKJ4).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in human resources consultancy and staff support services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in fostering open communication within organisations or that have experience providing similar guardian services would be particularly well-suited to engage in future procurements of this nature. As the contract is limited and the Trust has indicated a sole provider rationale, there may be limited competition; however, alternative providers who believe they meet the service requirements are encouraged to express their capabilities directly to KMPT.

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Notice Title

Provision of Freedom To Speak Up Guardian ("FTSUG")

Notice Description

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust ("KMPT" or "The Trust") requires the provision of FTSUG Services. This is a 24/7/365 service provision, undertaking the roles and responsibilities of FTSUG Services as required by the Trust.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of FTSUG Services to KMPT NHS Trust. The Service is proposed to be entered into for a period of four years and will fulfil the Trust's statutory obligation to provide for a guardian service. It will: 1. Help staff speak up 2. Support managers to identify resolutions and to protect them from unwarranted claims 3. Protect the institutional integrity of the Trust 4. Ensure continuous communication and briefing of staff as to the availability of the service 24/7/365

Procurement Information

It is the Trust's consideration that this is the sole provider of these Services within the United Kingdom. The Trust is issuing this VEAT Notice to inform the market of its intention to enter into a Service Contract with 'The Guardian Service' for the provision of these Services. In the event that any other economic operator (supplier) feels they are capable of providing these Services, they are requested to contact the Trust via the contact details contained within this notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ff5d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030694-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT & MEDWAY NHS SOCIAL CARE & PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Contact Name
Jack Moss
Contact Email
jack.moss@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME16 9PH
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Barming Heath & Teston
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE GUARDIAN SERVICE

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