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title: "Restraint Training"
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buyer: "COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Restraint Training

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f7541e5-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust seeking providers for Restraint Training to be delivered to identified Trust staff, including security personnel. This tender is currently at the Award stage, with the contract having been awarded on 23rd December 2016, and the duration of the contract is from 20th January 2017 to 19th January 2018, with a total contract value of £45,000. The services will be conducted within a training facility located in Durham and/or Darlington. The purchasing authority has specified that suppliers must hold certifications such as NFPS, PMVA, or GSA to qualify for participation in this tender.

This opportunity is particularly advantageous for businesses specialising in staff training services, especially those focused on safety and restraint training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider this tender, given the skills and qualifications required. With a structured procurement approach, this tender allows qualified training providers to expand their portfolio by delivering essential training to NHS staff, thereby enhancing their market presence within the public sector and fostering business growth in the training services industry.

## Notice

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have a requirement for Restraint Training to be provided to identified Trust Staff including Security Staff. The successful provider is to deliver training to an agreed amount of staff per session and within the confines of a safe training facility which must be located within Durham and/or Darlington and provided by the Training Company. Please note that site visits to the proposed venue will be conducted as part of the evaluation process. Currently the Trust receives four restraint training courses per month which equates to 48 training courses over a 12 month period. Each session is a minimum of 3 hours consisting of 40-60 minutes of theory and legislative information for the restraint and restrictive techniques. The remaining 2 hours are for the practical restraint training. The provider must have at least one of the following qualifications to particpate in this process; National Federation for Personal Safety certification/membership (NFPS), Prevention Management of Violence and Aggression certificate (PMVA), General Service Association accredited (GSA). The duration of the contract is 12 months with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. To express your interest in this opportunity, please log on to the link below; https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3598&Culture=en-GB Please note that the closing date for expressing your interest in 12 Noon on Thursday 13th October 2016. Additional information: To express your interest in this opportunity, please log onto the link below; https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3598&Culture=en-GB Please note that the closing date for expressing your interest is 12 Noon on Thursday 13th October 2016.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d596f9c6-3e06-41b2-aaa4-80587f4b8b44 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2017 - 19 Jan 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 1TW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Belmont |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRO DEFENCE KRAV MAGA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2017 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d596f9c6-3e06-41b2-aaa4-80587f4b8b44
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e842612c-3774-4764-9e5e-a329c587bb48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d596f9c6-3e06-41b2-aaa4-80587f4b8b44
  25th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e842612c-3774-4764-9e5e-a329c587bb48
  29th September 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3598&Culture=en-GB
  To express your interest in this opportunity

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