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title: "Freedom To Speak Up Service"
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# Freedom To Speak Up Service

Buyer: SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6a492a3-fa07-4f45-be54-5855cb2a28d1

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## Summary

The South of England Procurement Centre has concluded the procurement for a "Freedom To Speak Up Service", focusing on the provision of confidential staff liaison and freedom to speak up services. This contract falls under the Human Resources Management Consultancy Services category, with the project located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process utilised a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to its necessity, concluding on 21st January 2025. The contract, valued at 260,334.5 GBP, will run from 1st April 2025 until 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in human resources management consultancy, particularly those with experience in confidential staff liaison services. The selected supplier, The Guardian Service Ltd, an SME based in London, indicates the suitability of small and medium-sized enterprises for these types of contracts. Engaging in such procurement can help SMEs expand their services, build credibility in government contracting, and establish a presence within the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of Confidential Staff Liaison and Freedom To Speak Up Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e52b3bf2-9aa1-444a-a0e9-c111530fcf9a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £260,334 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £260,334 |
| 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 | SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE |
| Locality | COSHAM, PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO30 2FY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Hedge End North |
| Westminster constituency | Hamble Valley |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (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

- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2025 at 11:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e52b3bf2-9aa1-444a-a0e9-c111530fcf9a
- 16 Apr 2025 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e52b3bf2-9aa1-444a-a0e9-c111530fcf9a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e52b3bf2-9aa1-444a-a0e9-c111530fcf9a
  16th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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