---
title: "UHN - Freedom To Speak Up Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067f2d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-09"
---

# UHN - Freedom To Speak Up Service

Buyer: KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067f2d

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## Summary

The contracting process described involves the Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as the primary buying organisation, alongside Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust, both located in the UK. The procurement, entitled "UHN - Freedom To Speak Up Service", falls within the industry category of services, specifically human resources management consultancy services, with the project being delivered in the UKF2 region. This process has reached the award stage as of 9th April 2026. The procurement was conducted as a direct award through the EEAST framework, indicating it was below the threshold and executed without competition. The initial contracts are active starting from 16th April 2026 and 16th May 2026, with potential renewals extending up to 2030, subject to a price review before any extensions are agreed upon.

This awarded tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing consultancy services in human resources management, focusing on ‘Freedom to Speak Up’ initiatives. The awarded supplier, The Guardian Service, exemplifies a well-suited business profile as an SME, which suggests that similar-scale enterprises could find lucrative opportunities in government contracts. Companies that can offer innovative solutions supporting organisational communication and staff welfare within healthcare settings would particularly benefit from engaging in such procurement processes. The structure and nature of this direct award process indicate accessible opportunities for specialised service providers aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector.

## Notice

Direct award under Framework via EEAST - 24-T11

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032477-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 May 2026 - 25 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £95,989 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST |
| Locality | KETTERING |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN16 8UZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Delapre and Rushmere |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton South |
| 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

- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 13:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032477-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032477-2026
  9th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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