Buyer Name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Buyer Address: Nethermayne, Basildon, UKH37, SS16 5NL, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Nicola Kruger
Contact Email: nicola.kruger@nhs.net
Freedom to Speak Up Services (Interim Services)
Buyer Contact Info
Status
complete
complete
Procedure
direct
direct
Value
152000.0 GBP
152000.0 GBP
Published
22 Jul 2025, 12:25
22 Jul 2025, 12:25
Deadline
n/a
n/a
Contract Start
30 Jun 2025, 23:00
30 Jun 2025, 23:00
Contract End
30 Jun 2026, 22:59
30 Jun 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
n/a
CPV
79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
Region
n/a
n/a
Awarded To
Guardian Service
Guardian Service
Official Source
Open Find a Tender
Open Find a Tender
Description
Freedom to Speak up services 12 month + 12 option direct award contract with incumbent supplier.
Linked Documents
No linked documents found for this notice.
Opportunity Context
Lots
Lot 1 Status: complete
Documents
Document Description: Not published
Contracts
Contract Title: Freedom to Speak Up Services (Interim Services)
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