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Sussex Trans Health Services - Gender Dysphoria Services for Adults (Non Surgical)

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Award

19 Oct 2022 at 13:39

Tender

16 Sep 2021 at 11:47

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is conducting a procurement process for Sussex Trans Health Services - Gender Dysphoria Services for Adults. The service aims to provide non-surgical interventions for individuals with gender dysphoria in Sussex, specifically targeted at clinical commissioner groups in Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, and West Sussex. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a contract term of initial 2 years and the possibility of a 12-month extension. The Trans Health Service will focus on providing high-quality care for adults with gender dysphoria, with a strong emphasis on inclusion and collaboration with local services and communities.

This tender for Gender Dysphoria Services in Sussex presents an opportunity for healthcare providers with expertise in gender identity healthcare practice to engage with NHS England. The procurement process involves two stages, with the current stage focusing on capability assessment of potential providers. The total contract value is £4.5m over the 3-year period with possible extension. Businesses interested in participating should review the requirements on the In-Tend e-procurement portal and submit their applications before the tender period deadline of October 7, 2021. The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is overseeing this initiative on behalf of NHSE, aiming to establish a dedicated multi-disciplinary team to address the healthcare needs of individuals in Sussex with gender dysphoria.

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Notice Title

Sussex Trans Health Services - Gender Dysphoria Services for Adults (Non Surgical)

Notice Description

NHS England (NHSE) sought providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver non-surgical interventions for individuals on the NHS pathway of care for the treatment of gender dysphoria and who are registered with a general practitioner within the following clinical commissioner groups (CCGs): * Brighton and Hove * East Sussex * West Sussex NHSE wish to implement a pilot programme that will evaluate how the care delivered by a Gender Dysphoria Clinic can be delivered by a primary care team in a local setting with the support of a linked Gender Dysphoria Clinic, adapted to meet the specific needs of the population of Sussex (the Trans Health Service). The Trans Health Service will establish a small multi-disciplinary team of professionals led by a clinician who will be supported in developing extended competencies, with the lead clinician holding the key leadership role. The team may comprise of professionals who already have some experience and expertise in the care of individuals with gender dysphoria; but in any event the team will receive training through the Royal College of Physicians / University of London accredited credential for Gender Identity Healthcare Practice (funded by NHS England), and through experiential training with the linked Gender Dysphoria Clinic. The Trans Health Service will focus on individuals registered with a GP in Sussex and already on a waiting list with an adult Gender Dysphoria Clinic (17 and over) that is commissioned by NHS England. Should the relevant waiting list(s) be cleared then extending to other CCGs or new referrals may be considered (at commissioner discretion). The contract term will be 2 years with an option to extend for a further 12 months (at commissioner discretion) The objectives of the Trans Health Service are: * provide a high-quality, timely and sustainable service for adults (17 and over) who have gender dysphoria; and promote respect, dignity and equality for all individuals. * provide a service with a visible profile and presence within Sussex, with at least 1 physical location where individuals feel safe, supported and welcomed. * provide a service with robust clinical and operational governance structures, systems and frameworks * establishment of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals who either have experience or are interested in developing competencies and expertise in the care of individuals with gender dysphoria * engagement with and inclusion of the trans and non-binary communities of Sussex in the co-design and ongoing development and delivery of the pilot service * establishment and development of meaningful collaborative relationships with local statutory services and voluntary sector services to meet the needs of the population * exploitation of digital technology to facilitate patient access and enhance the patient experience

Lot Information

Lot 1

The objectives of the Trans Health Service are: * provide a high-quality, timely and sustainable service for adults (17 and over) who have gender dysphoria; and promote respect, dignity and equality for all individuals. * provide a service with a visible profile and presence within Sussex, with at least 1 physical location where individuals feel safe, supported and welcomed. * provide a service with robust clinical and operational governance structures, systems and frameworks * establishment of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals who either have experience or are interested in developing competencies and expertise in the care of individuals with gender dysphoria * engagement with and inclusion of the trans and non-binary communities of Sussex in the co-design and ongoing development and delivery of the pilot service * establishment and development of meaningful collaborative relationships with local statutory services and voluntary sector services to meet the needs of the population * exploitation of digital technology to facilitate patient access and enhance the patient experience

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e175
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029463-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,100,379 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Jamie Mackay
Contact Email
scwcsu.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUSSEX PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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