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Freedom to Speak Up/Guardian Services

Provision of an independent Freedom to Speak Up Guardian service to support staff in raising concerns. The service requires impartial handling of disclosures, case management, and reporting to ensure compliance with NHS standards for speaking up, providing a confidential channel for employees to report issues safely.

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Awarded value
£434k
As published
Published
26 March 2025
Awarded
25 February 2025
The Guardian Service
Contract length
36 months
Ends 29 February 2028

What the contract covers

Service contract

Provision of independent Freedom to Speak Up and guardian services to support whistleblowing and staff welfare within healthcare organisations.

  • Provision of independent Freedom to Speak Up/Guardian services to Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Service contract
Procedure
Selective procedure
Initial term
36 months
Contract dates
1 March 2025 to 29 February 2028
Certifications asked for
None stated
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
Category
Services
CPV codes
72253100, 79212000, 79212400, 79410000

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  2. Contract awardedto The Guardian Service
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  4. Contract ends
The buyer

NHS South West - Acutes

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The supplier

The Guardian Service

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/279362/freedom-to-speak-up-guardian-services
Buyer reference
20250326065635-45644
Open contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e08e32cf-e506-4b79-b923-885d084eea36
Last checked
5 November 2026

NHS South West - Acutes. Freedom to Speak Up/Guardian Services. Contract award, 26 March 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/279362/freedom-to-speak-up-guardian-services (accessed 5 November 2026).