Procurement

Tender Notice - Freedom to Speak Up (FTSU) Guardian Services

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-069acc

Description

South West London Procurement Partnership (SWLPP) on behalf of Croydon Health Services NHS Trust (The Contracting Authority) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider to deliver Freedom to Speak Up (FTSU) Guardian Services. This service will include access to an appropriately trained and experienced named Guardian who can offer confidential, independent, and person-centred support to staff.

The appointed provider will:

- Deliver an independent, confidential, and impartial speaking up service

- Support staff to raise concerns safely and without fear of detriment

- Provide advice, support, and advocacy to staff raising concerns

- Manage and triage concerns in line with NHS FTSU guidance

- Provide reporting, insights, and thematic analysis to the Trust

- Support organisational learning, improvement, and cultural development

- Ensure compliance with:

* NHS England FTSU policy

* Workforce safety and whistleblowing standards

* Relevant legislation (e.g. Public Interest Disclosure Act)

Notices

UK4: Tender notice

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-051544
Published: 1 June 2026, 4:06pm

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UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-045278
Published: 18 May 2026, 11:24am