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UHN - Freedom To Speak Up Service

KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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09 Apr 2026 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process described involves the Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as the primary buying organisation, alongside Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust, both located in the UK. The procurement, entitled "UHN - Freedom To Speak Up Service", falls within the industry category of services, specifically human resources management consultancy services, with the project being delivered in the UKF2 region. This process has reached the award stage as of 9th April 2026. The procurement was conducted as a direct award through the EEAST framework, indicating it was below the threshold and executed without competition. The initial contracts are active starting from 16th April 2026 and 16th May 2026, with potential renewals extending up to 2030, subject to a price review before any extensions are agreed upon.

This awarded tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing consultancy services in human resources management, focusing on ‘Freedom to Speak Up’ initiatives. The awarded supplier, The Guardian Service, exemplifies a well-suited business profile as an SME, which suggests that similar-scale enterprises could find lucrative opportunities in government contracts. Companies that can offer innovative solutions supporting organisational communication and staff welfare within healthcare settings would particularly benefit from engaging in such procurement processes. The structure and nature of this direct award process indicate accessible opportunities for specialised service providers aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Title

UHN - Freedom To Speak Up Service

Notice Description

Direct award under Framework via EEAST - 24-T11

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032477-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,989 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 May 2026 - 25 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8UZ
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Delapre and Rushmere
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE GUARDIAN SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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