Planning

Provision of Accredited Violence and Aggression Training and Restraint Practice

CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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Planning

04 Jun 2026 at 11:28

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is planning a tender process for the provision of accredited Violence and Aggression (V&A) training and restraint practice. The procurement process, managed by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP), falls under the services category with the main focus on specialist training services. This planning stage aims to engage with the market to address identified quality, safety, and governance risks in the current training model. The procurement process includes a pre-market engagement event scheduled for 25 June 2026, and interested suppliers must express their interest by the deadline of 19 June 2026. The training is intended to be delivered across Cardiff, UK, with the procurement adhering to Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the training and development sector, particularly those specialising in accredited training services that comply with RRN training standards and NICE NG10 guidance. Companies offering comprehensive delivery models and cost-effective solutions would be well-positioned to compete. The procurement will consider suitability for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it an inclusive opportunity for growth in the public sector. Engaging in this tender could lead to long-term business relationships and service provision to a major public authority, thereby enhancing reputation and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Accredited Violence and Aggression Training and Restraint Practice

Notice Description

Provision of accredited Violence and Aggression (V&A) training, including restrictive practice and staff development services.

Planning Information

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking to engage with the market in advance of a potential procurement for Violence and Aggression (V&A) training provision, following a review which identified quality, safety, and governance risks within the current model, including gaps in external accreditation and alignment with national standards such as RRN Training Standards and NICE NG10 guidance. The Health Board is considering a revised hybrid model and is seeking an RRN-compliant, BILD ACT certified provider to deliver Module D (restrictive practice training) and support internal capability development. This is expected to include a foundation programme for approximately 882 staff, annual refresher training, and a train-the-trainer programme to support delivery of Modules B and C. Suppliers are invited to provide indicative information on delivery models, governance, and cost profiles. The contract value and duration have not yet been determined, and this engagement is intended to inform the specification and route to market. A pre-market engagement event will be held on Thursday 25 June 2026. Suppliers interested in attending are requested to register their interest, and further details regarding the time and format will be provided in due course. Participation will not offer any advantage in any subsequent procurement process. For further information or to express interest in attending, please contact: marisa.riley2@wales.nhs.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad5e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052751-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2026 24 hours
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
CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (NWSSP)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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