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Freedom to Speak Up Services (Interim Services)

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer Address: Nethermayne, Basildon, UKH37, SS16 5NL, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Nicola Kruger

Contact Email: nicola.kruger@nhs.net

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
152000.0 GBP
Published
27 Jun 2025, 11:49
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
30 Jun 2025, 23:00
Contract End
30 Jun 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
98113000 - Services furnished by specialist organisations
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Freedom to Speak up services 12 month + 12 option direct award contract with incumbent supplier The Guardian Service to ensure continuity of essential services, based on waiver, business case options appraisal, DSP approvals. 24/7 service (office hours plus out of hours provision) Limited market. Service reports directly into the Exec (indpendent support to whistleblowers and trends monitored). KPIs apply and rag rated reporting on issued. MSEFT plan is to run a competition for future long term contract once period of cover determined.

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Awards

Award Title: Freedom to Speak Up Services (Interim Services)

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