Scope
Reference
C371831
Description
Freedom to Speak up services 12 month + 12 option direct award contract with incumbent supplier The Guardian Service to ensure continuity of essential services, based on waiver, business case options appraisal, DSP approvals. 24/7 service (office hours plus out of hours provision) Limited market. Service reports directly into the Exec (indpendent support to whistleblowers and trends monitored). KPIs apply and rag rated reporting on issued. MSEFT plan is to run a competition for future long term contract once period of cover determined.
Contract 1. Freedom to Speak Up Services (Interim Services)
Suppliers
Supplier not yet selected
Contract value
- £152,000 excluding VAT
- £184,200 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
30 June 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98113000 - Services furnished by specialist organisations
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
Sole supplier market (although market not tested and so) interim 12 month contract whilst tender run for long term future contract.
Contracting authority
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBVJ-9475-ZCMD
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
United Kingdom
Region: UKH37 - Essex Thames Gateway
Organisation type: Public authority - central government