Tender

NHS E - Gender Dysphoria Services for Adults - Non Surgical Services

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

08 Apr 2019 at 09:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is currently seeking tenders for the procurement of Gender Dysphoria Services for Adults, specifically targeting non-surgical services. This procurement process is categorised under health services and aims to transform the delivery model for specialised health interventions related to gender dysphoria. The procurement period is set to close on 8th May 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 18th November 2019 and run for two years until 17th November 2021. This selective procurement process aims to engage multiple organisations as Gender Dysphoria Clinics across various regions in the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, and London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for healthcare providers, particularly those specialising in mental health support, transgender health, or surgical services. Businesses that can offer services aligned with the needs of the NHS for gender dysphoria interventions are encouraged to participate. The initiative aims to establish a network of well-trained clinics that can meet the growing demand for gender-related healthcare, making it an opportune time for SMEs with relevant expertise to expand their service offerings through successful participation in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS E - Gender Dysphoria Services for Adults - Non Surgical Services

Notice Description

Lot 1 -Gender Dysphoria Clinics (adult services) Lot 2 - National Trans Health Unit(s) Lot 3 - Lead Gender Dysphoria Clinic for the Greater Manchester primary care pilot NHS England is the direct commissioner of specialised health interventions for individuals with a diagnosis of gender dysphoria. Services for the alleviation of gender dysphoria are prescribed specialised services. NHS England intends to achieve a new 'future state' in response to concerns about the viability and sustainability of the current delivery model. NHS England plans to achieve a future delivery and configuration of specialised services that are sustainable and offer an optimal model of care, characterised by timely and equitable access to the range of available interventions, consistent delivery models and excellent patient experience. The key objectives and proposed benefits of the procurement are to create sufficient additional capacity to meet increasing demand by - * Contracting for up to 9 organisations to act as Gender Dysphoria Clinics (adult services) to strengthen the current delivery model through specialised multi-disciplinary teams in designated clinics, trained and accredited to consistent standards, and all working to a new agreed specification [Gender Dysphoria Clinics (adult services)] * Designate up to two Gender Dysphoria Clinics as Lead Providers to manage a national or supra-regional network of clinics [National Trans Health Units] * Designate a Gender Dysphoria Clinic to support an extended delivery model that offers access to specialist interventions by trained healthcare professionals in primary care in Greater Manchester, to be piloted for evaluation. [Lead Gender Dysphoria Clinic for the Greater Manchester Trans Health Service] To be considered as a National Trans Health Unit or the Lead Gender Dysphoria Clinic for the Greater Manchester Trans Health Service bidders must first be successful in their bid to be a Gender Dysphoria Clinic. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement system In-Tend, available on the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home Potential parties wishing to participate in this procurement must register and log in to In-tend to register interest and to complete the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ). Completed PQQs should arrive no later than 12pm on 8 May 2019. Bidders should particularly note that the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) stage is being conducted simultaneously with the advert stage so the deadline for submission of completed PQQs is the same as the deadline for receipt of expressions of interest. On registration, please include at least two contacts to allow for access to the system in times of absence. The services are healthcare services and as such are not deemed to be subject to the full regime of current EU procurement legislation as such this tender will be conducted in accordance with the Light Touch Regime and governed by, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement of services listed in Schedule 3 of the Regulations is not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations The tendering process will be conducted in accordance with the requirements and flexibilities provided by Articles 74 to 76 of the Directive, and Regulations 74 to 76 of the Regulations. The Authority will run a transparent tender process, treating all Bidders equally. For the avoidance of doubt, the Authority will not be bound by the Regulations or the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union or any other regulations or legislation except for the specific parts or circumstances that apply to the procurement of these Services. Neither the inclusion of a Bidder selection stage, nor the use of any language or terms found in the Directive or Regulations, nor the description of the procedure voluntarily adopted by the Authority ("Open", "Restricted", "Competitive Procedure with Negotiation", "Competitive Dialogue" or any other description), nor any other indication, shall be taken to mean that the Authority intends to hold itself bound by the Directive or Regulations, save by the provisions applicable to services coming within the scope of Annex XIV of the Directive / Schedule 3 of the Regulations. The contracting authority intends to observe the provisions and 10 day standstill period described in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Unsuccessful Bidders and applicants will receive scores and reasons for the decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages of the winning bid and the reasons why the Bidder/applicant was unsuccessful. Deadlines for lodging appeals should be in accordance with the Regulations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b363024a-4b69-477d-89f2-91d3a1651e55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca283f9c-96c7-4c53-921a-78c1157702c4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£106,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Nov 2019 - 17 Nov 2021 2-3 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 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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