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title: "Provision of Accredited Violence and Aggression Training and Restraint Practice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ad5e"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2026-06-04"
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# Provision of Accredited Violence and Aggression Training and Restraint Practice

Buyer: CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ad5e

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052751-2026 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD |
| Additional buyers | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (NWSSP) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 4HH |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 11:28 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052751-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052751-2026
  4th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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