Tender

Provision of an Independent Freedom to Speak Up/Guardian Service

DEVON PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST

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Planning

28 Oct 2024 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

Devon Partnership NHS Trust has initiated a procurement process for the provision of an independent Freedom to Speak Up/Guardian Service. This contract falls under the category of services, specifically classified as fraud audit services, with additional classifications including helpdesk services, auditing services, business and management consultancy services, investigation and security services, and detective agency services. The service will be delivered in Exeter, South West England (UKK4 region). The procurement is currently in the planning and tender stages, with the deadline for tender submission set for 22nd November 2024. The procurement method used is the restricted procedure, indicating a selective approach to bids. The contract has a duration of 1,080 days, and interested parties must submit their proposals via electronic submission or written form.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fraud audit, consultancy, helpdesk, and investigative services to expand their activities within the health sector, particularly by providing critical support to staff at Devon Partnership NHS Trust. Companies with experience in delivering comprehensive and independent auditing and safeguarding services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The significant contract value of £150,000 and the extended contract period make it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to establish or grow their presence in the public health sector. Firms that can demonstrate robust staff qualifications and a systematic approach to electronic invoicing will have an advantageous position in the selection process.

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Notice Title

Provision of an Independent Freedom to Speak Up/Guardian Service

Notice Description

Provision of an independent Freedom to Speak Up/Guardian Service to Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of an Independent Freedom to Speak Up/Guardian Service to Devon Partnership NHS Trust. Additional information: Provision of an Independent Freedom to Speak Up/Guardian Service to Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b1d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034858-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST
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
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Priory
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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