--- title: "Request for Information (RFI) NLFT - Freedom to Speak Up Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d9f5771c-24f5-4461-bc0d-0caa40346ef5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d9f5771c-24f5-4461-bc0d-0caa40346ef5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d9f5771c-24f5-4461-bc0d-0caa40346ef5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d9f5771c-24f5-4461-bc0d-0caa40346ef5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST SHARED SERVICE" published: "2025-01-24" --- # Request for Information (RFI) NLFT - Freedom to Speak Up Services Buyer: NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST SHARED SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9f5771c-24f5-4461-bc0d-0caa40346ef5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d9f5771c-24f5-4461-bc0d-0caa40346ef5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d9f5771c-24f5-4461-bc0d-0caa40346ef5.json) ## Summary The North East London NHS Foundation Trust Shared Service (NELFT) has initiated a Request for Information (RFI) titled "Freedom to Speak Up Services" within the guidance services industry category. Located in Rainham, London (postcode RM13 8GQ), this procurement process is currently at the planning stage with an engagement end date set for 31st January 2025. The NELFT is seeking information to review its Freedom to Speak Up Services, aiming to improve staff survey results, reduce claims of bullying and formal grievances, and enhance overall organisational wellbeing. This tender represents a promising business growth opportunity, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It seeks service providers capable of facilitating meetings, familiarising themselves with the NHS Trust's policies, and engaging with staff regarding the service and escalation processes. The resulting contract will be awarded through a competitive procurement process. Businesses specialising in guidance, counselling services, and organisational well-being will find this tender well-suited to their expertise and capabilities. ## Notice The North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is seeking information to review Freedom to Speak up Services with Guardians. It is expected that the provider shall take responsibility for all meetings and familiarising itself with the organisation's relevant policies, the agreed escalation process outlined in the service specification and associated policies, and engaging with all staff regarding the service and escalation process. The service provider will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation and effectiveness of the Freedom to Speak Up Service. Goals of the Freedom to Speak Up Service: * Improvements in staff survey results * Reduction in the number of claims of bullying * Reduction in the number of formal grievances * Reduction in the number of grievances becoming litigious. * Reduction in organisational time and resources in handling complaints, grievances, etc. * Increased staff engagement with the service provider to highlight areas of concern. These goals aim to foster a supportive and transparent work environment, enhancing the overall wellbeing and satisfaction of the staff within the NLFT. Suppliers are invited to submit information relative to the specification / responses to the questions posed. The purpose of this exercise is a request for information from the market with a view to entering a procurement process and award of a contract. Suppliers should message through the Atamis portal for queries relating to this Request for Information. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/030fc4bb-4c7c-42af-a430-713fe176cb8f | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Jan 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST SHARED SERVICE | | Locality | RAINHAM | | Post town | Romford | | Postcode | RM13 8GQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East | | ITL 3 | TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering | | Local authority | Havering | | Electoral ward | Rainham & Wennington | | Westminster constituency | Dagenham and Rainham | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312310 - Guidance services ## Release History - 24 Jan 2025 at 11:21 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/030fc4bb-4c7c-42af-a430-713fe176cb8f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/030fc4bb-4c7c-42af-a430-713fe176cb8f 24th January 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cbec81a2-4605-46b7-930f-aa8118b22bc5 Request for Information - Freedom to Speak Up Services FINAL ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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