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title: "Freedom to Speak Up/Guardian Services"
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buyer: "NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES"
published: "2025-03-26"
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# Freedom to Speak Up/Guardian Services

Buyer: NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e08e32cf-e506-4b79-b923-885d084eea36

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## Summary

NHS South West - Acutes has awarded a contract titled "Freedom to Speak Up/Guardian Services" under the industry category of helpdesk services, providing independent services aimed at promoting transparency and safe reporting within the organisation. This contract, valued at £434,125.19, spans from 1st March 2025 to 29th February 2028, covering a wide range of geographical locations including the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, and internationally. The procurement utilised a restricted procedure method, reflecting a selective approach for the tender, and was initiated with a tender period ending on 22nd November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in services such as business and management consultancy, auditing, fraud audit, investigation, and security services. Although it is not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, larger entities equipped to deliver comprehensive and independent guardian services are ideal candidates to compete for such contracts, fostering business growth through extensive service provision across various regions with NHS clients.

## 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/57bb6659-3f74-42a6-9fbe-76a9e61fc112 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 29 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £434,125 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

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

## 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

- 26 Mar 2025 at 06:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57bb6659-3f74-42a6-9fbe-76a9e61fc112

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57bb6659-3f74-42a6-9fbe-76a9e61fc112
  26th March 2025 - Awarded contract 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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