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title: "Confidential Staff Liaison and Freedom to Speak Up Services"
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buyer: "OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Confidential Staff Liaison and Freedom to Speak Up Services

Buyer: OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f5a2091-f165-43bf-ad33-c750eec3a07b

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust involves the "Confidential Staff Liaison and Freedom to Speak Up Services" contract, classified under the translation services category (CPV code 79530000). The location of the services is in England, United Kingdom, specifically in Dartford with postal code DA2 7WG. This procurement has reached the award stage as of 25th September 2025, with the contract awarded to The Guardian Service. The open procedure method was used for this above-threshold tender, which was concluded with the award notice published on the same date. The contract will commence on 10th October 2025 and is set to end on 9th October 2028, valued at £327,635 for the tender, while the award value is £562,768.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in translation and communication services, particularly those capable of providing personnel liaison and advocacy services across organisational levels. While the contract is not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, it could benefit larger enterprises or those with ample experience in handling confidential and sensitive communication tasks within the healthcare sector. Engaging in this contract could enhance a company's reputation and expand its portfolio, particularly for those aiming to strengthen their presence within public sector contracts in the UK.

## Notice

Provision of Staff Liaison and Freedom to Speak Up Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ea34fc1-7c4d-421f-8abe-280836380f42 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2025 - 9 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £327,635 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £562,768 |
| 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 | OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARTFORD |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA2 7WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Dartford |
| Electoral ward | Maypole & Leyton Cross |
| Westminster constituency | Dartford |
| 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 | THE GUARDIAN SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2025 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ea34fc1-7c4d-421f-8abe-280836380f42

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ea34fc1-7c4d-421f-8abe-280836380f42
  25th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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