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Preliminary Market Engagement – Freedom to Speak Up (FTSU) Services

This preliminary market engagement seeks to understand the availability and delivery models for independent Freedom to Speak Up services. The scope involves providing confidential channels for staff to raise concerns, independent investigation support, and advisory services to ensure compliance with NHS whistleblowing standards and internal governance requirements.

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Awarded value
£517k
As published
Published
18 May 2026
Awarded
26 August 2026
The Guardian Service
Contract length
36 months
Ends 17 September 2029

What the contract covers

Services contract

Provision of independent Freedom to Speak Up advisory and whistleblowing support services for NHS staff and healthcare organisations.

  • Freedom to Speak Up (FTSU) Guardian Services including access to an appropriately trained and experienced named Guardian who can offer confidential, independent, and person-centred support to staff
  • Independent, confidential, and impartial speaking up service
  • Support staff to raise concerns safely and without fear of detriment
  • Provide advice, support, and advocacy to staff raising concerns
  • Manage and triage concerns in line with NHS FTSU guidance
  • Provide reporting, insights, and thematic analysis to the Trust
  • Support organisational learning, improvement, and cultural development
  • Ensure compliance with NHS England FTSU policy, workforce safety and whistleblowing standards, and relevant legislation

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Services contract
Procedure
Open procedure
Contract dates
18 September 2026 to 17 September 2029
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises
Yes
Category
Services
CPV codes
79414000, 80510000, 79633000

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Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

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The Guardian Service

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/3596240/preliminary-market-engagement-freedom-to-speak-up-ftsu-services
Buyer reference
C449206
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069acc
Last checked
5 November 2026

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. Preliminary Market Engagement – Freedom to Speak Up (FTSU) Services. Contract award, 18 May 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3596240/preliminary-market-engagement-freedom-to-speak-up-ftsu-services (accessed 5 November 2026).