Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bce-bf5d-72e2-bd90-a43494a0c9cc/kmmh-kchft-dgt-freedom-to-speak-up-services

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# KMMH, KCHFT, DGT - Freedom To Speak Up Services

[Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/kent-and-medway-mental-health-nhs-trust)

Estimated value

£1,430,000

Published

21 May 2026

Deadline

Closed

13 Mar 2026

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Split into 3 lots

    You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust and Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust (the "Contracting Authorities") are each awarding a contract for the provision of Freedom to Speak Up (FTSU) Services.

The FTSU Services will provide staff across the participating Contracting Authorities with a confidential, impartial, and accessible mechanism for raising concerns relating to workplace issues. These may include (though are not limited to) matters of patient care and safety, bullying, harassment, discrimination, unfair treatment, and other concerns regarding conduct, safety, culture, or working practices.

The Services will support the Contracting Authorities in delivering their strategic organisational aims by:

- empowering staff to speak up safely and confidently through impartial support;
- strengthening leadership behaviours and approaches;
- Enhancing organisational responsiveness; and
- promoting innovation, learning, and continuous improvement through a transparent and responsive organisational culture.

This procurement was conducted in accordance with the Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, alongside the Contracting Authorities’ respective Standing Financial Instructions.

The opportunity was divided into three Lots, as follows:

- Lot 1: Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
- Lot 2: Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Lot 3: Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

A single Contract is being awarded for each Lot, covering the full scope of Services as defined in the Specification.

Please note that the contract values included within this notice are estimates only, and do not take into account:

- the application of indexation; or
- potential increases or decreases in the demand for services during the Contract term as detailed within the tender documents.

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## CPV classification

Business and management consultancy and related services Guidance and counselling services Guidance services Staff development services Human resources management consultancy services

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-058fbe-2026-05-21T10:30:58+01:00

[View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-058fbe-2026-05-21T10:30:58+01:00)

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