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Purchase of equipment for Violence Prevention training

LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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27 Feb 2026 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, a central government public authority, has completed a procurement process for the purchase of equipment to be used in training NHS employees on the Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression. Located in Leeds, United Kingdom, the trust employed a direct procurement method, which falls below the competition threshold, for this contract. The tender process was initiated under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, and the award was finalised with the contract commencing on 2nd March 2026, ending on 31st March 2026. The contract, valued at £11,795.52 net, was signed on 19th February 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in safety equipment, as it awarded to DEFENDED SOLUTIONS LIMITED, a large-scale supplier based in Preston, United Kingdom. Firms with expertise in providing specialised training equipment for safety and violence prevention will find this sector a promising avenue for expansion. This procurement, aimed at enhancing NHS staff training against violence and aggression, exemplifies the growing demand for specialised equipment in the healthcare sector, providing a platform for relevant suppliers to establish critical partnerships with public health institutions.

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Notice Title

Purchase of equipment for Violence Prevention training

Notice Description

Purchase of equipment used for training to NHS employees on the Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065db4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017642-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35113000 - Safety equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,795 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 3EX
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEFENDED SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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