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Sussex Trans Health Services - Gender Dysphoria Services for Adults ( Non Surgical)

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Award

19 Oct 2022 at 13:49

Tender

20 Sep 2021 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has awarded a contract for Sussex Trans Health Services - Gender Dysphoria Services for Adults. The contract value is £5,100,379, with a contract period running from May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2025. The services fall under the Health and Social Work Services category. The procurement method used was an Open Procedure, and the tender period ended on October 31, 2022.

This contracting process presents an opportunity for businesses to provide non-surgical interventions for individuals with gender dysphoria in Sussex. Businesses in the health and social work services industry, especially those with experience in gender identity healthcare practice, are well-suited to compete. The tender aims to establish a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality and timely services, promoting respect, dignity, and equality for individuals in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Sussex Trans Health Services - Gender Dysphoria Services for Adults ( Non Surgical)

Notice Description

NHS England (NHSE) sought providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver non-surgical interventions for individuals on the NHS pathway of care for the treatment of gender dysphoria and who are registered with a general practitioner within the following clinical commissioner groups (CCGs): * Brighton and Hove * East Sussex * West Sussex NHSE wish to implement a pilot programme that will evaluate how the care delivered by a Gender Dysphoria Clinic can be delivered by a primary care team in a local setting with the support of a linked Gender Dysphoria Clinic, adapted to meet the specific needs of the population of Sussex (the Trans Health Service). The Trans Health Service will establish a small multi-disciplinary team of professionals led by a clinician who will be supported in developing extended competencies, with the lead clinician holding the key leadership role. The team may comprise of professionals who already have some experience and expertise in the care of individuals with gender dysphoria; but in any event the team will receive training through the Royal College of Physicians / University of London accredited credential for Gender Identity Healthcare Practice (funded by NHS England), and through experiential training with the linked Gender Dysphoria Clinic. The Trans Health Service will focus on individuals registered with a GP in Sussex and already on a waiting list with an adult Gender Dysphoria Clinic (17 and over) that is commissioned by NHS England. Should the relevant waiting list(s) be cleared then extending to other CCGs or new referrals may be considered (at commissioner discretion). The contract term will be 2 years with an option to extend for a further 12 months (at commissioner discretion) The objectives of the Trans Health Service are: * provide a high-quality, timely and sustainable service for adults (17 and over) who have gender dysphoria; and promote respect, dignity and equality for all individuals. * provide a service with a visible profile and presence within Sussex, with at least 1 physical location where individuals feel safe, supported and welcomed. * provide a service with robust clinical and operational governance structures, systems and frameworks * establishment of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals who either have experience or are interested in developing competencies and expertise in the care of individuals with gender dysphoria * engagement with and inclusion of the trans and non-binary communities of Sussex in the co-design and ongoing development and delivery of the pilot service * establishment and development of meaningful collaborative relationships with local statutory services and voluntary sector services to meet the needs of the population * exploitation of digital technology to facilitate patient access and enhance the patient experience

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06ce88fd-98a2-4027-bd1e-d637fa775406
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e128b7b5-339d-4a3e-88e0-3ec5503f7ba7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,100,379 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 3NX
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUSSEX PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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