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title: "Freedom to Speak Up/Guardian Services"
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# Freedom to Speak Up/Guardian Services

Buyer: NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-877f5547-cdf5-46a8-9b0c-6806954a513e

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## Summary

Devon Partnership NHS Trust has initiated a tender process for a three-year contract to provide Independent Freedom to Speak Up/Guardian Services. This tender focuses on helpdesk services, including auditing, fraud audit, business and management consultancy, investigation and security, and detective agency services. The contracting authority for this tender is NHS South West - Acutes, based in Exeter. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, using a restricted procedure under a selective procurement method. Key upcoming dates include the tender period end date on 22nd November 2024 and the contract period starting on 1st February 2025 and ending on 31st January 2028. The estimated contract value is between £100,000 and £150,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in helpdesk and security services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive auditing and consultancy solutions. Given the nature of the services required, businesses with expertise in ensuring compliance and maintaining high ethical standards are well-suited to compete. Larger firms with substantial experience in handling sensitive and confidential matters across diverse jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and broader international regions, will benefit from the growth opportunities presented by this contract. Despite being unsuitable for SMEs and VCSEs, this procurement process allows larger enterprises to secure a steady, long-term engagement within the public healthcare sector.

## Notice

Three Year Contract for the Provision of an Independent Freedom to Speak Up/Guardian Services to Devon Partnership NHS Trust

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b139aa80-94dc-409d-9ba9-05e9340b96da |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 5AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72253100 - Helpdesk services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212400 - Fraud audit services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79700000 - Investigation and security services
- 79721000 - Detective agency services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2024 at 14:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b139aa80-94dc-409d-9ba9-05e9340b96da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b139aa80-94dc-409d-9ba9-05e9340b96da
  28th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=87108&B=NHSSW
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/45644
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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