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Freedom to Speak Up Services

MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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14 Jul 2026 at 12:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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26 Jun 2026 at 12:38

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process managed by the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, located in Basildon, UK, has moved to the award stage for the "Freedom to Speak Up Services" contract. This contract, classified under human resources management consultancy services, supports confidential safeguarding services for staff seeking to raise concerns. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically as an award under a framework, indicating a non-competitive process. The contract, awarded to The Guardian Service Ltd., commenced on 1st July 2026 and is set to run until 30th June 2029, with an option for a 12-month renewal, reflecting a gross value of £563,780.16. Details were last updated on 14th July 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in human resources consultancy, specifically those adept in providing confidential safeguarding services. Large-scale enterprises such as The Guardian Service Ltd. have shown success, but smaller niche consultancies offering innovative safeguarding solutions could also benefit from such contracts. Businesses focusing on consultancy services within NHS frameworks can leverage this type of procurement to expand their portfolios and establish long-term relationships with public authorities. Understanding the framework and tendering processes under selective procurement methods may offer a competitive edge in winning similar contracts in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Freedom to Speak Up Services

Notice Description

Confidential safeguarding services to support staff seeking to raise concerns

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be38
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066197-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
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
£469,816 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£469,816 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Post Town
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

THE GUARDIAN SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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