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SWAST-5042-HRW Anonymous Concern Platform

SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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28 Nov 2025 at 16:56

Summary of the contracting process

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has finalised a procurement process with WorkInConfidence Limited for the provision of an Anonymous Concern Platform, marking the award stage of the process. This contract, valued at £28,668 exclusive of VAT, involves the supply of a secure, two-way communication platform designed for staff engagement and anonymous reporting, complete with a case management system. The procurement was conducted under a below threshold, limited competition procedure in line with the Procurement Act 2023, and the contract is slated to be active from 10th December 2025 to 9th December 2028. This process pertains to the IT software package industry, specifically targeting the provision of goods in Exeter, United Kingdom.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for IT software companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage with public sector clients by providing innovative solutions in confidential communication platforms. Firms with a capability in developing secure and efficient two-way communication and case management systems would find such tenders particularly accessible and beneficial for business growth. The collaboration with public authorities like NHS trusts can further enhance a company's portfolio and open doors for additional government contracts.

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Notice Title

SWAST-5042-HRW Anonymous Concern Platform

Notice Description

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust ("SWASFT") has entered into a contract for the supply of an Anonymous Concern Platform. This follows the successful completion of a below threshold, limited competition procedure conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The appointed provider will supply a secure, anonymous two-way communication platform for staff engagement and concern reporting alongside a case management system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078257-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,668 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2025 - 9 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Alasdair Rust
Contact Email
alasdair.rust@swast.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7HY
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
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORKINCONFIDENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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