Planning

Prevention of Violence & Management of Aggression (PMVA)

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

30 Apr 2026 at 09:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Prevention of Violence & Management of Aggression (PMVA)" training is currently in the planning stage, and is being conducted by the Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement is focused on the health services industry and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically within the region UKF25. The procurement involves creating a sustainable, accredited model for PMVA training that aligns with BILD ACT Standards and Restraint Reduction Network principles. Key dates include the opportunity to express interest by 11th May 2026, with further engagement scheduled before the end of May 2026. The contract is expected to start on 1st July 2026 and conclude on 30th June 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in accredited training models. It invites expressions of interest from providers capable of establishing an independent and sustainable training capability. The procurement is well-suited for SMEs, given the project's emphasis on sustainability and scalability, as well as its potential to serve both internal and external markets. Businesses with a focus on innovation in training delivery and quality assurance will find this tender particularly appealing, as it requires a flexible approach to training programme development and implementation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prevention of Violence & Management of Aggression (PMVA)

Notice Description

Provision of Prevention of Violence & Management of Aggression (PMVA) training

Planning Information

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) is undertaking a strategic review of its approach to breakaway, de-escalation, and Prevention of Violence & Management of Aggression (PMVA) training for its workforce and partner organisations. The Trust is seeking to establish a sustainable accredited model, which is both fit for purpose and financially viable. Not exhaustive nor exclusion criteria, a preferrable model would provide, fully independent, accredited train the trainer model that enables NHFT to hold full intellectual ownership, governance, and control of its theory and practice training programmes. Training will be delivered internally by NHFT's PMVA team, with a clear requirement to develop sustainable internal capability, including the ability to train, support, and quality assure NHFT trainers over time. The chosen model must support NHFT in achieving and maintaining (independent) accreditation, meeting BILD ACT Standards and aligning with Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) principles. A model allowing flexibility to design, adapt, and evolve training packages in response to emerging evidence, legislation, and service need, would be desirable, not necessarily essential. In addition to in house delivery, NHFT intends to develop the capacity to offer training and trainer development to its partner and external organisations. Any proposed solution should consider clarity on enablers or expressed limitations, on being scalable, sustainable, and suitable for both internal workforce development and wider market delivery. Providers with the expertise to support NHFT in establishing this independent, future focused training capability are invited to express interest by contacting nhftpurchasing.quotestenders@nhft.nhs.uk by Monday 11th May 5pm . Following this further engagement with interested parties may be undertaken before the end of May and before ITT is posted

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ede
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039673-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 May 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN15 7PW
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Windmill
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Further Information

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