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

NHS ENGLAND

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Award

28 Oct 2025 at 09:35

Tender

26 Aug 2025 at 16:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "National VPR Reporting Data Framework Guidance & Safe-Working Practices Guidance" was spearheaded by NHS England, based in London, United Kingdom. This contract focused on addressing violence, aggression, and abuse towards NHS staff, falling under the industry category of business and management consultancy services. The tender, identified under the code C385272, has been completed and reached the award stage on 24th October 2025, with the contract set to commence on 10th November 2025 and conclude on 9th November 2026. This procurement was conducted via an open procedure below threshold competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK. With its focus on implementing guidance and safe-working practices within the NHS, companies with expertise in violence prevention and management within healthcare environments stand to benefit. The successful bidder, Royal Free London NHS FT t/a Transformation Partners in Health and Care, is well-positioned to leverage this opportunity due to its alignment with the project's goals. Businesses in similar fields looking to expand their involvement in public sector initiatives could find similar procurement opportunities conducive to their growth strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

National initiatives led by NHS England's Violence Prevention and Reduction (VPR) team to address the growing concern of violence, aggression, and abuse directed at NHS staff.

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/068788-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
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
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL FREE LONDON NHS FT T/A TRANSFORMATION PARTNERS IN HEALTH AND CARE

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