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title: "Provision of Independent Freedom To Speak Up Guardian Service"
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buyer: "NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Independent Freedom To Speak Up Guardian Service

Buyer: NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9bea1550-9b20-4e28-b8d6-991861d7e4c7

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## Summary

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), based in London, awarded a contract on 1st June 2025 for the provision of an independent Freedom to Speak Up Guardian Service in the United Kingdom. This falls under the industry category of guidance services. The procurement method used was a limited competition through competitive quotation below the threshold. The contract value is £149,698.46 and spans from 2nd June 2025 to 2nd June 2027. The procurement process is complete, and the award was made to The Guardian Service, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), on 11th July 2025.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses in the guidance services industry, especially those classified as SMEs, as it highlights the NMC's commitment to engaging with smaller suppliers. The focus on developing an independent service underscores a growing market for consultancy and support services aimed at enhancing organisational transparency and communication. Companies offering similar services could find potential for business growth by partnering with public sector entities or similar authorities seeking to implement best practices within their organisations.

## Notice

Provision of Independent Freedom To Speak Up Guardian Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a9cb04a-7ef5-4b8b-b19d-9ca2dd3694e8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 2 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £149,698 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,698 |
| 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 | NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1B 1PZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Marylebone |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE GUARDIAN SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312310 - Guidance services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2025 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a9cb04a-7ef5-4b8b-b19d-9ca2dd3694e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a9cb04a-7ef5-4b8b-b19d-9ca2dd3694e8
  11th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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