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title: "Freedom to Speak Up Guardian Provider"
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buyer: "WEST SUFFOLK CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP"
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# Freedom to Speak Up Guardian Provider

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c05484a1-292b-461b-ac91-55d66a9f1485

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## Summary

The West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group recently awarded a contract for the "Freedom to Speak Up Guardian Provider" service. The procurement process was conducted using a limited competitive quotation method, with a contract value of £51,486.19 in GBP. The procurement stage has been completed, and the contract period is set to start on December 4, 2023, and end on December 3, 2024. The service falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services and is located in the East of England region.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to participate. Businesses well-suited to compete in this procurement process are those offering consultancy services in the areas of employee support and engagement. The buying organisation, West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group, based in Ipswich, UK, seeks to improve employee well-being through the provision of an independent Freedom to Speak Up Guardian service.

## Notice

The Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) are looking to introduce an independent Freedom to Speak up Guardian for ICB employees in the first instance with an active exploration of expanding this service to support our primary care colleagues across the Suffolk and North East Essex localities within the second half of the 12 month contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8fde1d6-d166-4679-aac3-0b47cd963a5b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2023 - 3 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,486 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,486 |
| 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 | WEST SUFFOLK CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2023 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8fde1d6-d166-4679-aac3-0b47cd963a5b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8fde1d6-d166-4679-aac3-0b47cd963a5b
  29th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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