Planning

Greater Manchester Trans Health Service

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

23 Jan 2019 at 10:08

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Jan 2019 at 11:33

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Trans Health Service is currently in the planning stage and is commissioned by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit. This tender aims to evaluate the delivery of specialised health interventions for individuals experiencing gender dysphoria through a primary care team. The estimated total value of the contract over two years is less than £2 million. Key dates include the engagement end date on 14th February 2019, with a market engagement event planned for February or March, exact date to be confirmed. Services will be focused in the North West region of the United Kingdom, specifically catering to the unique needs of the Greater Manchester population.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, especially those with experience in hormonal therapies, mental health support, and care coordination for gender dysphoria patients. Organisations capable of delivering non-surgical therapeutic interventions and training primary care teams are encouraged to express interest. Participation in the market engagement event will allow potential providers to gain insights into the draft specifications and establish vital relationships with NHS England, essential for competing effectively in this evolving healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Greater Manchester Trans Health Service

Notice Description

NHS England is the direct commissioner of specialised health interventions for the alleviation of gender dysphoria, which is characterised by a strong and persistent cross-gender identification (such as stating a desire to be the other sex or frequently passing as the other sex) coupled with persistent discomfort with his or her sex. NHS England (National) will commission and directly contract for an early adopter pilot (Trans Health Service) that will evaluate how the treatment interventions delivered by a specialist Gender Dysphoria Clinic can be delivered by a primary care team in a local setting, adapted to meet the specific needs of the population of Greater Manchester. NHS England invites expressions of interest in the provision of the early adopter pilot over 2 years, from 2019. Estimated Total Value: < PS2 million (2-year contract) The current model for delivery of non-surgical therapeutic interventions for adults with gender dysphoria is restricted to seven Gender Dysphoria Clinics in England, who provide: assessment, diagnosis; overall care coordination; and who deliver or arrange access to psychological interventions and voice and communication therapy; and make recommendations for prescribing of endocrine therapies. NHS England will commission and directly contract for an early adopter pilot that will evaluate how the service delivered by a specialist Gender Dysphoria Clinic (adults from 17 years of age) can be delivered by a primary care team in a local setting. The primary care team will receive accredited academic and experiential training funded by NHS England. The scope of delivery will be developed on a phased basis (6 to 9 months) to reflect the increased competencies attained through the accredited training programme. The Trans Health Service will have a formal relationship with a Gender Dysphoria Clinic that is commissioned by NHS England. The Trans Health Service and the Gender Dysphoria Clinic will work together to develop the necessary joint working arrangements for the management of individuals accessing the service. The Trans Health Service will participate in a formal evaluation of the service over two years. Additional information: To express an interest in providing the Greater Manchester Trans Health Service: Please email scwcsu.procurement@nhs.net detailing your organisation name and the name, job title, email address and telephone number of the person) who would act as the main contact point. Please reference Project (GM Trans Health Service) South, Central and West CSU. FAO Nicola Hayward in the subject line of the email. All interested parties will receive a copy of the draft Trans Health Service specification of requirements. A market engagement event will also be held in February or March- date TBC. The event is open to potential providers of the Trans Health Service in Greater Manchester. Commissioners will give a presentation of the draft specification for delivery of the trans health service and providers will be invited to feedback through individual or group sessions. Attendance is limited to two persons per organisation. Providers wishing to attend the Market Engagement Event should email their interest to kevwe.raleigh-ekeke@nhs.net with the following details: - Name of attendee(s) - Job Title of attendee(s) - Organisation details, including address and contact details. This notice is an information gathering exercise rather than a call for competition in its own right, and therefore publication or response does not commit NHS England or respondents to a future procurement, nor provide any process exemptions or preferential treatment to any parties expressing an interest. NHS England will not be liable for costs incurred by any interested party in participating in this exercise. Any procurement conducted as a result of this notice or market event will be advertised separately and all organisations wanting to participate will need to respond to the procurement advertisement as and when it is published. Providers who do not wish to respond to this notice or attend this Market Engagement Event will still be able to apply for the Procurement in the future. Please note that this notice and Market Engagement Event does not represent a formal stage in the procurement process and response or attendance will play no part in any subsequent evaluation process. The draft specification of requirements is subject to change including as an outcome of market engagement. PLEASE NOTE: Deadline for expressions of interest and details for attendance at the Market Engagement Event is 12 noon 14th February 2019.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45caf3a0-24de-4fae-97a2-0e297ba6f237
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cc0b127-55d4-4d42-a780-adb69c3d97cb
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Feb 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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