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title: "Prevention of Violence & Management of Aggression (PMVA)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068ede"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTHAMPTONSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-30"
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# Prevention of Violence & Management of Aggression (PMVA)

Buyer: NORTHAMPTONSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068ede

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039673-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | KETTERING |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN15 7PW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Windmill |
| Westminster constituency | Kettering |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 09:18 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039673-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039673-2026
  30th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhft.nhs.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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