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National VPR Reporting Data Framework Guidance & Safe-Working Practices Guidance

NHS England

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Dec 2025 at 14:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

28 Oct 2025 at 09:35

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

26 Aug 2025 at 17:22

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, based in Wellington House, London, has initiated a completed procurement process titled "National VPR Reporting Data Framework Guidance & Safe-Working Practices Guidance." The tender focused on business and management consultancy services within the public authority central government sector. Conducted through an open procurement method below the threshold, the process aimed to deliver guidance on standardising the reporting of violence and abuse incidents within NHS and on safe working practices concerning challenging behaviours. The contract, awarded to Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, was signed on 11th November 2025, with a performance period from 12th November 2025 to 11th December 2026, and potential renewal options under Schedule 2. The procurement reached the award stage by December 2025.

The tender presented opportunities for businesses, especially those equipped to provide consultancy services tailored to the healthcare domain. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were particularly well-positioned to compete given the open competition nature of the procurement process. This contract supports business growth through involvement in essential NHS safety initiatives, enabling suppliers to establish or enhance their reputation in the health sector consultancy market. For businesses focusing on digital or management consultancy solutions, engaging in such procurement processes can potentially yield recurring opportunities as similar frameworks are developed and expanded by NHS England in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National VPR Reporting Data Framework Guidance & Safe-Working Practices Guidance

Notice Description

For two complementary national pieces of guidance, which are Phase 1 of a wider national strategy. Firstly, the national VPR Reporting Data Framework guidance would standardise how incidents of violence and abuse are recorded and reported across the NHS both in Primary and Secondary care. The second item would provide comprehensive guidance on safe working practices for managing clinically related challenging behaviours.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058e08
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081531-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£85,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 2025 - 11 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS England
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Royal Free London NHS FT t/a Transformation Partners in Health and Care

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Further Information

Notice Documents

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