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Freedom to Speak Up Services (Interim Services)

Provision of a 24/7 independent whistleblowing service, including both office hours and out-of-hours support for staff. The service requires direct reporting to the Executive team and the delivery of RAG-rated performance reports on issues raised. This is an interim arrangement to ensure continuity of service while a long-term competitive procurement process is prepared.

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Awarded value
£152k
As published
Published
27 June 2025
Awarded
30 June 2025
The Guardian Service
Contract length
12 months
Ends 30 June 2026

What the contract covers

Provision of independent whistleblowing and Freedom to Speak Up support services for NHS staff, including 24/7 reporting and trend monitoring.

Terms and requirements

Procedure
Direct award
Initial term
12 months
Extensions
12 months
Longest it can run
24 months
Contract dates
1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
CPV codes
98113000, 79400000

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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The Guardian Service

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/323837/freedom-to-speak-up-services-interim-services
Buyer reference
C371831
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055513
Last checked
5 November 2026

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. Freedom to Speak Up Services (Interim Services). Contract award, 27 June 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/323837/freedom-to-speak-up-services-interim-services (accessed 5 November 2026).