Provision of an Independent Freedom to Speak Up Guardian Service

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
South East
18 December 2024 to 17 December 2027

The service provides one-to-one, non-judgemental emotional support for staff to help them articulate concerns and understand resolution options. It acts as an independent facilitator for meetings between parties and escalates issues to management when requested by the staff member. The service is strictly confidential and does not provide legal advice or mediation.

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Awarded value: £617k; As published
Published: 19 December 2024
Awarded: 18 December 2024
Contract length: 36 months; Ends 17 December 2027

What the contract covers

Services contract

Provision of an independent and confidential Freedom to Speak Up Guardian service to support staff in articulating workplace concerns.

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Services contract
Initial term: 36 months
Contract dates: 18 December 2024 to 17 December 2027
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
Category: Services
CPV codes: 79414000, 79633000

Services in this contract

Whistleblowing and speak-up servicesMain service£210k typicalIndependent Freedom to Speak Up Guardian service

Lifecycle

Published
19 December 2024
Contract awarded
18 December 2024
Contract starts
18 December 2024
Contract ends
17 December 2027

The buyer

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/897827/provision-of-an-independent-freedom-to-speak-up-guardian-service
Buyer reference: C326841
Last checked: 5 November 2026

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. Provision of an Independent Freedom to Speak Up Guardian Service. Contract award, 19 December 2024. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/897827/provision-of-an-independent-freedom-to-speak-up-guardian-service (accessed 5 November 2026).