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title: "NHS Whistleblowers' Support Scheme"
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# NHS Whistleblowers' Support Scheme

Buyer: NHS IMPROVEMENTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e8f4a10-6deb-4f06-9944-bf79faa6ffc9

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## Summary

The NHS Whistleblowers' Support Scheme, managed by NHS Improvements, is a completed procurement process aimed at providing assistance to NHS workers and former workers facing challenges in securing employment due to whistleblowing. This scheme falls under the services sector, specifically focusing on recruitment services (CPV code: 79600000). Located in England, the procurement was carried out through a selective method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 17th August 2018, while the contract, awarded to Working Transitions Ltd for £399,000, commenced on 26th September 2018 and is set to conclude on 30th September 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in recruitment services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are proficient in supporting individuals in the health and social care sectors. Companies with experience in facilitating employment services, counselling, or well-being support would be particularly well-positioned to compete, as the scheme aims to improve the employment prospects of whistleblowers while promoting their well-being.

## Notice

A Whistleblowers' Support Scheme to provide support for Scheme selected NHS workers and former NHS workers (across primary and secondary care) whose performance is sound and who can demonstrate that they are having difficulty finding employment in health and social care as a result of having raised a concern in the public interest. The Scheme has the ultimate aim of supporting Participants in improving wellbeing and gaining suitable employment. For those who are in employment the aim is to support them in remaining in employment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f3c6f65-3aec-4a76-b491-124e667613e1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £399,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £399,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS IMPROVEMENTS |
| Locality | 133-155 WATERLOO RD, LAMBETH |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WORKING TRANSITIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2020 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f3c6f65-3aec-4a76-b491-124e667613e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f3c6f65-3aec-4a76-b491-124e667613e1
  1st July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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