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WA13435 Specialist Gender Dysphoria Services Delivered from Sexual Health Settings

SOUTH, CENTRAL & WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT

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11 Nov 2022 at 10:27

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11 Nov 2022 at 08:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The South, Central & West Commissioning Support, on behalf of NHS England, has initiated a tender process for the provision of Specialist Gender Dysphoria Services Delivered from Sexual Health Settings in England. This procurement falls under the Health services category. The tender deadline is set for November 30, 2022, with contracts expected to start in March 2023. The total value of each 5-year contract is approximately £8.75 million, with opportunities for extension and additional funding.

This tender offers an opportunity for healthcare providers to deliver specialised healthcare interventions for adults with gender dysphoria. Suitable businesses would include healthcare organisations capable of establishing multi-disciplinary teams meeting NHSE's service specifications. Providers have the option to propose service development plans over two years if they cannot meet specifications immediately. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are encouraged to participate in this open procurement procedure, creating a chance for growth by providing essential healthcare services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WA13435 Specialist Gender Dysphoria Services Delivered from Sexual Health Settings

Notice Description

NHS England (NHSE) seeks Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from providers in England who have the capability and capacity (to be assessed as part of initial procurement process) to deliver specialised healthcare interventions (non-surgical) within a sexual health clinic setting for adults on the NHS pathway of care for the treatment of gender dysphoria. Currently, NHSE are looking for two compliant providers and intend to make two discrete awards to those providers. For the avoidance of doubt, the providers are not expected to partner in the delivery of these services. The providers will establish a multi-disciplinary team of professionals that can deliver a service in compliance with NHSE's published service specification (provided with this PIN), and that is delivered from a specialist HIV / GUM Service setting. The service will provide assessment of individuals for the purpose of diagnosis and will provide healthcare interventions for those who receive a diagnosis of gender dysphoria as described in the service specification. Bids will be considered from providers who cannot yet meet the terms of the service specification but who can describe credible proposals for developing a service within two years which must include a named experienced consultant in gender dysphoria medicine for the purpose of training, clinical supervision, and mentoring. In such cases NHSE will provide additional funding for clinical staff to receive academic training through the Royal College of Physicians' accredited credential in Gender Identity Healthcare Practice. The contract term of each contract will be 5 years initially with an option to extend for a further 2 years (at commissioner discretion). The total value of each contract will be c.PS8.75m over the 7-year period (should the extension be granted and based on 2022/23 values). There is also c.PS100k available for mobilisation costs and the potential for additional funding later in the contract should expansion of the service be required. The contracts are expected to commence in March 2023, though this may change depending on the mobilisation requirements of the selected providers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4024b364-c2d9-43ee-8586-0b59af5a677d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2023 - 28 Feb 2030 Over 5 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
SOUTH, CENTRAL & WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT
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
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
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

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