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Freedom to Speak Up Services (Interim Services)

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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22 Jul 2025 at 13:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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28 Jun 2025 at 12:51

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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27 Jun 2025 at 12:49

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has engaged in a public procurement process for "Freedom to Speak Up Services (Interim Services)", classified under business and management consultancy. Located in Basildon, UK, the contract covers the provision of these services to ensure continuity, awarded following a direct award method under the waiver process. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract signed on 30th June 2025, running from 1st July 2025 until 30th June 2026, with a further 12-month extension option. The service agreement, aligned with central government legal standards, includes key performance indicators and regular monitoring meetings, supported by The Guardian Service, the designated supplier at an agreed gross value of £182,400, prioritising support for whistleblowers.

This tender provides significant business opportunities by maintaining essential 24/7 services critical for upholding organisational transparency and employee protections. Businesses within the sector of specialised organisational consultancy, particularly those offering comprehensive support services, would find this contract aligned with their competencies. The requirement for experienced suppliers capable of providing KPI-driven, independent support services highlights an opening for large-scale consultancy firms, particularly those with a strong track record in public sector services and whistleblower support. This contract underpinning will also serve as a foundational experience for forthcoming competitive tenders anticipated in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Freedom to Speak Up Services (Interim Services)

Notice Description

Freedom to Speak up services 12 month + 12 option direct award contract with incumbent supplier.

Procurement Information

Under Waiver Process

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055513
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042007-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

98113000 - Services furnished by specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£152,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£152,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Postcode Area
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Langdon Hills
Westminster Constituency
South Basildon and East Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Guardian Service

Further Information

Notice Documents

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