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EOI for All Age Gender Dysphoria Service

NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY ICB

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24 Feb 2023 at 15:45

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24 Feb 2023 at 15:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board is seeking Expressions of Interest for The All Age Gender Dysphoria service. This service aims to provide support for individuals identifying as transgender or questioning their sexuality, offering medical and social transitioning assistance. The procurement is under the Light Touch Regime, with a potential contract start date on 1st October 2023. The tender deadline for submissions is 13th March 2023, with a contract value of £1,220,000.

This opportunity is suited for businesses providing healthcare services, especially those experienced in LGBTQ+ support. Small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations are welcome to participate. The tender process involves a scoring system for compliance, potentially leading to a direct award if all requirements are met. Interested parties should express their interest by following the instructions provided and submitting responses before the deadline.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EOI for All Age Gender Dysphoria Service

Notice Description

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board are looking for Expressions of Interest for The All Age Gender Dysphoria service. To provide a comprehensive, high-quality client led service to all ages who identify as transgender and those questioning their sexuality or gender identity, promoting respect, dignity and equality for trans people. It will include support for individuals who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual. The service will be client led, delivered by experienced and trained staff, including LGBTQ+ staff with lived experience. The service will provide support for both medical and social transitioning. Many clients accessing the service will not move forward with medical transitioning, however, this service offers an important step to provide individuals with space and time so they are equipped with all the knowledge and support to make an informed decision. The service is a Schedule 3 Service and is being procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. This notice is a Prior Information Notice under the permitted procedure for social and other specific services, as provided for in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 - Regulation 48. In accordance with Regulation 32(b)(ii) of the Regulations, interested parties should note that the contract for the services may be awarded without further publication and interested parties should express their interest in writing by following the instructions in this document and responding to all questions accordingly. Providers will be required to respond to a series of questions which are scored on a "Pass/Fail" basis. The scoring criteria is stipulated within the question. Only providers who score a "Pass" on all "Pass/Fail" questions will be deemed compliant and capable. Where a single Provider has expressed an interest and met the requirements, the Commissioner reserves the right to direct award to that provider with no further competition. Where there is more than one Provider who has expressed an interest and scored a "Pass" on all "Pass/Fail" questions, then the Commissioner may seek to undertake a formal competitive process. Potential for contract start date to be delayed to 1st October 2023, if a competitive process is required. To register your interest and access the Documents, supporting information and express your interest the Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system for this procurement exercise. Further information and the ITT documentation can be found via the 'Live Opportunities' list on the e-procurement system at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects. You can also register your interest via this page. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract reference: ID number C141946 - Expression of Interest for All Age Gender Dysphoria Service. Please answer all the questions and submit your response by 10:00am on the 13th March 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e209d15-cc66-448d-8194-f082e1372742
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0632efd1-f5e5-4b59-82cb-42e5c65471ef
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,220,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY ICB
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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