Freedom to Speak Up Services

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
East of England
Selective procedure
1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029

Provision of an independent, confidential service for staff to raise concerns regarding workplace issues or safeguarding. The service acts as an external channel for employees to seek advice and report matters securely, ensuring compliance with internal governance and national Freedom to Speak Up standards within an NHS Foundation Trust setting.

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Awarded value: £470k; As published
Published: 26 June 2026
Awarded: 5 June 2026; The Guardian Service
Contract length: 36 months; Ends 30 June 2029

What the contract covers

Provision of confidential safeguarding and whistleblowing support services to assist staff in raising concerns within a healthcare environment.

Confidential safeguarding services to support staff seeking to raise concerns

Terms and requirements

Procedure: Selective procedure
Initial term: 36 months
Extensions: 12 months
Longest it can run: 48 months
Contract dates: 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
CPV codes: 79414000

Services in this contract

Whistleblowing and speak-up servicesMain service£210k typicalFreedom to Speak Up confidential support for staff raising concerns

Lifecycle

Published
26 June 2026
Contract awardedto The Guardian Service
5 June 2026
Contract starts
1 July 2026
Contract ends
30 June 2029

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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/3632546/freedom-to-speak-up-services
Buyer reference: C442563
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06be38
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. Freedom to Speak Up Services. Contract award, 26 June 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3632546/freedom-to-speak-up-services (accessed 5 November 2026).