---
title: "Freedom to Speak Up Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06be38"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06be38.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-07-14"
---

# Freedom to Speak Up Services

Buyer: MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06be38

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## Summary

The public procurement process managed by the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, located in Basildon, UK, has moved to the award stage for the "Freedom to Speak Up Services" contract. This contract, classified under human resources management consultancy services, supports confidential safeguarding services for staff seeking to raise concerns. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically as an award under a framework, indicating a non-competitive process. The contract, awarded to The Guardian Service Ltd., commenced on 1st July 2026 and is set to run until 30th June 2029, with an option for a 12-month renewal, reflecting a gross value of £563,780.16. Details were last updated on 14th July 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in human resources consultancy, specifically those adept in providing confidential safeguarding services. Large-scale enterprises such as The Guardian Service Ltd. have shown success, but smaller niche consultancies offering innovative safeguarding solutions could also benefit from such contracts. Businesses focusing on consultancy services within NHS frameworks can leverage this type of procurement to expand their portfolios and establish long-term relationships with public authorities. Understanding the framework and tendering processes under selective procurement methods may offer a competitive edge in winning similar contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

Confidential safeguarding services to support staff seeking to raise concerns

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066197-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £469,816 |
| Contracts value | £469,816 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BASILDON |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS16 5NL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Basildon |
| Electoral ward | Langdon Hills |
| Westminster constituency | South Basildon and East Thurrock |
| 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

- 14 Jul 2026 at 12:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066197-2026
- 26 Jun 2026 at 12:38 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060343-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066197-2026
  14th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060343-2026
  26th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.theguardianservice.co.uk
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-055de4
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.mse.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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