AwardedAwarded 16 September 2026
CHS – Freedom to Speak Up Guardian Services
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust · NHS and health
In brief
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust awarded consultancy and training work to The Guardian Service Ltd on 16 September 2026.
The notice gives a value of £492,909 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 18 September 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
The Trust has appointed an independent provider to deliver Freedom to Speak Up Guardian services to support the Trust's commitment to fostering an open, transparent, and safe speaking-up culture.
The service provides staff with access to an independent and impartial route for raising concerns regarding, but not limited to:
• Patient safety
• Quality of care
• Bullying and harassment
• Workforce issues
• Professional conduct
• Governance concerns
• Organisational culture
• Any matter where staff may feel unable to raise concerns through normal management channels.
The service operates in accordance with NHS Freedom to Speak Up principles and relevant whistleblowing legislation.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| The Guardian Service Ltd (SME) 3 bids received | £516,968 | 18 September 2026 to 17 September 2029 |
| The Guardian Service Ltd (SME) 3 bids received | £516,968 | Awarded 26 August 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 045274-2026
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 045278-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 051526-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 051544-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 081194-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 090460-2026
About the buyer
Croydon Health Services NHS TrustLast 12 months
Procurements
14Awards
7Suppliers it has used most for consultancy
- The Guardian Service Ltd1 contract
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From notice 045274-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 18 May 2026, last updated 24 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.