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Gender Dysphoria Epilation Pathway

NHS ENGLAND & NHS IMPROVEMENT

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02 Aug 2022 at 14:14

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England & NHS Improvement is seeking to manage a tender for the "Gender Dysphoria Epilation Pathway," valued at £1,503,975, under the health services category. Located in Leeds, England, this procurement process is currently in the award stage, having been completed on 1st July 2022. The service encompasses arranging timely facial hair and surgical site epilation for approximately 950 patients annually, along with data recording and financial management. The contract will be in effect until 30th June 2023, with key dates having passed, including the tender period that ended on 16th June 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on health services, specifically those specialising in epilation treatments and patient support services. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as their operational capabilities can align well with the requirements to provide timely and efficient services. Engaging in this contract could foster business growth, especially for those with experience in the healthcare sector and existing partnerships with gender dysphoria clinics.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gender Dysphoria Epilation Pathway

Notice Description

Management and administration of the gender dysphoria epilation pathway: Arrange timely facial hair and surgical site epilation at suitable epilation providers for all patients with valid referrals (via NHS-commissioned Gender Dysphoria Clinics) from the service start date onwards. The assumption is that the service will process 950 referrals per year. Provide information and support on epilation to patients as needed, including on epilation modality and provider choice. Make timely payments to epilation providers, maintaining close financial control to ensure only valid invoices are paid. Record data on epilation referrals and treatment. Provide a central point of contact regarding epilation for patients, surgical providers, Gender Dysphoria Clinics and Pilots and epilation providers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b71a854-2fd3-4c05-9183-fe7f40c1bdba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47756f12-abc5-45d6-a0ac-cb317005d296
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£1,503,975 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,503,975 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND & NHS IMPROVEMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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