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)
Supplier
Contract value
- £152,000 excluding VAT
- £184,200 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
26 June 2025
Standstill period
- End: 9 July 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
10 July 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 11 July 2025 to 30 June 2026
- 11 months, 21 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98113000 - Services furnished by specialist organisations
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
Guardian Service
- Companies House: 09030131
C/O Ymu Business Management Limited, 180 Great Portland Street
London
W1W 5QZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Associated people/organisations:
n/a
Contract 1. Freedom to Speak Up Services (Interim Services)
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