Scope
Description
Freedom to Speak up services 12 month + 12 option direct award contract with incumbent supplier.
Contract 2. Freedom to Speak Up Services (Interim Services)
Supplier
Contract value
- £152,000 excluding VAT
- £182,400 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
30 June 2025
Contract dates
- 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026
- Possible extension to 30 June 2027
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
12 month extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 24/7 - 365 days service provision | Monthly Monitoring meeting with the Freedom to Speak up HR lead. Quarterly monitoring meeting with Freedom to Speak up Executive lead. |
1 months |
| Adherence to RAG system timelines and escalation policy to ensure that cases are resolved within suitable timelines. | Monthly Monitoring meeting with the Freedom to Speak up HR lead. Quarterly monitoring meeting with Freedom to Speak up Executive lead. |
1 months |
| Provision of Monthly report to meet specified timelines, and to provide availability to discuss | Monthly Monitoring meeting with the Freedom to Speak up HR lead. Quarterly monitoring meeting with Freedom to Speak up Executive lead. |
1 months |
| Provision of Board reports, sub- committee Board reports to meet Authority specific timelines (i.e. submission date deadline) | Monthly Monitoring meeting with the Freedom to Speak up HR lead. Quarterly monitoring meeting with Freedom to Speak up Executive lead. |
1 months |
| Feedback survey services and reporting requirement (undertaken Bi-annually, reporting timeline adherence) | 6 monthly reviews with Freedom to Speak Up Executive & HR leads. |
6 months |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - unique work of art or performance
Under Waiver Process
Supplier
Guardian Service
- Companies House: 09030131
14-15 Berners Street,
London
W1T 3LJ
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
Contract 2. 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