---
title: "National VPR Reporting Data Framework Guidance & Safe-Working Practices Guidance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058e08"
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# National VPR Reporting Data Framework Guidance & Safe-Working Practices Guidance

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058e08

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## Summary

NHS England, based in Wellington House, London, has initiated a completed procurement process titled "National VPR Reporting Data Framework Guidance & Safe-Working Practices Guidance." The tender focused on business and management consultancy services within the public authority central government sector. Conducted through an open procurement method below the threshold, the process aimed to deliver guidance on standardising the reporting of violence and abuse incidents within NHS and on safe working practices concerning challenging behaviours. The contract, awarded to Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, was signed on 11th November 2025, with a performance period from 12th November 2025 to 11th December 2026, and potential renewal options under Schedule 2. The procurement reached the award stage by December 2025.

The tender presented opportunities for businesses, especially those equipped to provide consultancy services tailored to the healthcare domain. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were particularly well-positioned to compete given the open competition nature of the procurement process. This contract supports business growth through involvement in essential NHS safety initiatives, enabling suppliers to establish or enhance their reputation in the health sector consultancy market. For businesses focusing on digital or management consultancy solutions, engaging in such procurement processes can potentially yield recurring opportunities as similar frameworks are developed and expanded by NHS England in the future.

## Notice

For two complementary national pieces of guidance, which are Phase 1 of a wider national strategy. Firstly, the national VPR Reporting Data Framework guidance would standardise how incidents of violence and abuse are recorded and reported across the NHS both in Primary and Secondary care. The second item would provide comprehensive guidance on safe working practices for managing clinically related challenging behaviours.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081531-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Nov 2025 - 11 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,000 |
| Lots value | £95,000 |
| Awards value | £85,000 |
| Contracts value | £85,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL FREE LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; ROYAL FREE LONDON NHS FT T/A TRANSFORMATION PARTNERS IN HEALTH AND CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2025 at 14:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081531-2025
- 28 Oct 2025 at 09:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068788-2025
- 26 Aug 2025 at 16:22 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051382-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081531-2025
  10th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068788-2025
  28th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051382-2025
  26th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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